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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhāngláng lǚguǎn
"那个地方是个蟑螂旅馆。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A place or situation where cockroaches are commonly found or trapped.
"The old building was a cockroach motel, with pests scurrying in every corner." - 2
A humorous or derogatory term for a poorly maintained or dirty establishment.
"After staying at that motel, I felt like I had checked into a cockroach motel."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'motel' is a portmanteau of 'motor' and 'hotel', originating in the United States in the 1920s to describe roadside accommodations for motorists. 'Cockroach' comes from the Spanish 'cucaracha', which reflects the insect's prevalence and adaptability in various environments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cockroach Motel" is said worldwide
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motel à cafards
Transliteration: motel à cafards
"Cet endroit est un vrai motel à cafards."
Kakerlaken-Motel
Transliteration: Kakerlaken-Motel
"Das alte Hotel war ein Kakerlaken-Motel."
motel di scarafaggi
Transliteration: motel di scarafaggi
"Quella pensione era un vero motel di scarafaggi."
motel de cucarachas
Transliteration: motel de cucarachas
"Ese lugar era un motel de cucarachas."
motel de baratas
Transliteration: motel de baratas
"Aquele hotel era um verdadeiro motel de baratas."
तिलचट्टे का मोटल
Transliteration: tilchattē kā mōṭal
"वह जगह एक तिलचट्टे का मोटल थी।"
蟑螂旅馆
Transliteration: zhāngláng lǚguǎn
"那个地方是个蟑螂旅馆。"
바퀴벌레 모텔
Transliteration: bakwibeolle motel
"그곳은 바퀴벌레 모텔이었다."
ゴキブリモーテル
Transliteration: gokiburi mōteru
"その場所はゴキブリモーテルだった。"
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