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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCabin
/ˈkæb.ɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, simple house or shelter, typically one built-in wood in a rural or remote area.
"They spent their winter vacation in a cozy wooden cabin in the mountains." - 2
The enclosed space for passengers or crew on an aircraft or ship.
"The flight attendant asked all passengers to take their seats in the main cabin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'cahine' or 'cabane', originating from Late Latin 'capanna' meaning a hut or tent. It entered Middle English in the 14th century, initially referring to a small shelter or a room on a ship, later expanding to include wooden cottages and aircraft interiors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cabin" is said worldwide
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cabane
Transliteration: ka.ban
"Ils ont passé le week-end dans une cabane au milieu des bois."
Hütte
Transliteration: hʏtə
"Die kleine Hütte liegt direkt am See."
casetta
Transliteration: kaˈzɛtta
"Affitteremo una bella casetta in montagna."
cabaña
Transliteration: kaˈbaɲa
"La cabaña tiene una vista hermosa del valle."
cabana
Transliteration: kaˈbɐnɐ
"Eles construíram uma pequena cabana na floresta."
कुटिया
Transliteration: kutiyā
"वह जंगल में एक छोटी सी कुटिया में रहता है।"
小屋
Transliteration: xiǎowū
"他们在森林里租了一间小木屋。"
오두막
Transliteration: odumak
"우리는 산속의 작은 오두막에서 머물렀습니다."
小屋
Transliteration: koya
"山の中に古い小屋があります。"
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