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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries钉子
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dīngzi
"他用钉子把画挂起来。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To fasten or secure something with a nail.
"He decided to nail the picture frame to the wall."
- 1
A small metal spike with a pointed end, used to fasten things together.
"She picked up a nail from the toolbox."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'nail' originates from the Old English 'nægl', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*naglaz' and the Proto-Indo-European '*nāk-' meaning 'to pierce'. Over time, its usage evolved from a physical object to metaphorical expressions in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nail" is said worldwide
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clou
Transliteration: klu
"Il a utilisé un clou pour fixer le tableau."
Nagel
Transliteration: naɡl
"Er benutzte einen Nagel, um das Bild aufzuhängen."
chiodo
Transliteration: kjoːdo
"Ha usato un chiodo per appendere il quadro."
clavo
Transliteration: klabo
"Usó un clavo para colgar el cuadro."
prego
Transliteration: pɾeɡu
"Ele usou um prego para pendurar o quadro."
नाखून
Transliteration: nākhoon
"उसने चित्र को लटकाने के लिए नाखून का इस्तेमाल किया।"
钉子
Transliteration: dīngzi
"他用钉子把画挂起来。"
못
Transliteration: mot
"그는 그림을 걸기 위해 못을 사용했다."
釘
Transliteration: kugi
"彼は絵を掛けるために釘を使った。"
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