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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shǎguā
"他因为忘记了他最好的朋友的生日而觉得自己像个傻瓜。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person of low intelligence or someone who acts in a foolish or senseless manner.
"He felt like an idiot for forgetting his best friend's birthday." - 2
A term used informally to describe someone who is perceived as foolish or incompetent.
"Don't be such an idiot; think before you speak!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'idiot' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'idiotes', meaning a private citizen or layperson. Over time, it evolved through Latin and Old French, acquiring a derogatory connotation referring to someone lacking intelligence or common sense.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Idiot" is said worldwide
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idiot
Transliteration: idiot
"Il se sentait comme un idiot d'avoir oublié son anniversaire."
Idiot
Transliteration: idiot
"Er fühlte sich wie ein Idiot, weil er seinen besten Freund vergessen hatte."
idiota
Transliteration: idiota
"Si sentiva un idiota per aver dimenticato il compleanno del suo migliore amico."
idiota
Transliteration: idiota
"Se sintió como un idiota por olvidar el cumpleaños de su mejor amigo."
idiota
Transliteration: idiota
"Ele se sentiu um idiota por esquecer o aniversário do melhor amigo."
बेवकूफ
Transliteration: bewakoof
"उसे अपने सबसे अच्छे दोस्त का जन्मदिन भूलने पर बेवकूफ महसूस हुआ।"
傻瓜
Transliteration: shǎguā
"他因为忘记了他最好的朋友的生日而觉得自己像个傻瓜。"
바보
Transliteration: babo
"그는 가장 친한 친구의 생일을 잊어버려서 바보처럼 느꼈다."
バカ
Transliteration: baka
"彼は親友の誕生日を忘れてバカだと感じた。"
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