World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesLandscape
/ˈlænd.skeɪp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
"The rolling green hills formed a picturesque landscape under the morning sun." - 2
A large area of land, especially in relation to its geographical character or historical associations.
"Industrial development has dramatically altered the rural landscape of the region."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Dutch word 'landschap', composed of 'land' (land) and '-schap' (suffix denoting state or condition, cognate with English '-ship'). It was originally a painter's term introduced into English in the late 16th century to describe a picture representing inland scenery before expanding to mean the actual physical scenery itself.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Landscape" is said worldwide
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paysage
Transliteration: pɛ.zaj
"Le paysage de cette région est magnifique."
Landschaft
Transliteration: lantʃaft
"Die hügelige Landschaft ist sehr friedlich."
paesaggio
Transliteration: paeˈzaddʒo
"Il paesaggio montano è mozzafiato."
paisaje
Transliteration: paiˈsaxe
"El paisaje natural es impresionante."
paisagem
Transliteration: pajˈzɐ̃ʒɐ̃
"A paisagem do campo é muito relaxante."
भूदृश्य
Transliteration: bhoodrishya
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह प्राकृतिक भूदृश्य बहुत सुंदर है।"
风景
Transliteration: fēng jǐng
Script: 中文汉字
"这里的自然风景非常迷人。"
풍경
Transliteration: pung-gyeong
Script: 한국어 한글
"창밖의 풍경이 아름답습니다."
風景
Transliteration: fūkei
Script: 日本語
"山顶上的风景好极了。"
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