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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBurj
/bɜːrdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tall structure or building, often used for observation or as a lookout.
"The ancient fort had a burj that provided a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape." - 2
A fortified tower, especially in historical contexts.
"The castle's burj was a crucial part of its defense system."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'burj' originates from Arabic, meaning 'tower.' It has been adopted into various languages, including Hindi, where it refers to a small tower or elevated structure, often used in the context of architecture and fortifications.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Burj" is said worldwide
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tour
Transliteration: toor
"La tour offre une vue magnifique sur la ville."
Turm
Transliteration: toorm
"Der Turm ist das höchste Gebäude in der Stadt."
torre
Transliteration: tor-reh
"La torre è visibile da lontano."
torre
Transliteration: tor-reh
"La torre se alza sobre el paisaje."
torre
Transliteration: toh-ree
"A torre é um marco histórico da cidade."
बुर्ज
Transliteration: burj
"इस किले में एक बुर्ज है जो बहुत पुराना है।"
塔
Transliteration: tǎ
"这座塔是城市的标志性建筑。"
탑
Transliteration: tap
"이 탑은 도시의 상징입니다."
塔
Transliteration: tou
"この塔は歴史的な建物です。"
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