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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDappled Light
/ˈdæp.əld laɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Light that is filtered through leaves or other objects, creating a pattern of light and shadow.
"The dappled light in the forest created a serene atmosphere for the hikers." - 2
A visual effect characterized by spots or patches of light and shade.
"The artist captured the beauty of dappled light on the water in her painting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'dappled' originates from the Middle English word 'dapple', which is derived from the Old Norse 'dǫfl', meaning 'to spot or mark'. The concept of 'light' has roots in Old English 'leoht', which has evolved over centuries to encompass various meanings related to illumination and visibility.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dappled Light" is said worldwide
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lumière tachetée
Transliteration: lymiyɛʁ taʃe
"La lumière tachetée à travers les arbres était magnifique."
geflecktes Licht
Transliteration: ɡəˈflɛktəs lɪçt
"Das gefleckte Licht im Park war sehr beruhigend."
luce maculata
Transliteration: ˈlu.tʃe ma.kuˈla.ta
"La luce maculata filtrava attraverso le foglie."
luz moteada
Transliteration: luθ moˈte.a.ða
"La luz moteada en el jardín era encantadora."
luz salpicada
Transliteration: luʒ salpiˈkada
"A luz salpicada através das árvores era relaxante."
धब्बेदार प्रकाश
Transliteration: dhabbedaar prakaash
"पेड़ों के बीच धब्बेदार प्रकाश बहुत सुंदर था।"
斑驳的光线
Transliteration: bānbó de guāngxiàn
"树林中的斑驳光线让人感到宁静。"
얼룩진 빛
Transliteration: eollukjin bit
"숲속의 얼룩진 빛이 평화로운 분위기를 만들어냈다."
まだらな光
Transliteration: madara na hikari
"森の中のまだらな光は静かな雰囲気を作り出した。"
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