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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDhaka
/ˈdɑː.kə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The capital city of Bangladesh, known for its vibrant culture and historical significance.
"Dhaka is a bustling metropolis with a rich cultural heritage." - 2
A major economic and political center in South Asia.
"Many international organizations have their offices in Dhaka."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Dhaka' is believed to derive from the Bengali word 'dhak,' referring to a type of tree that was once abundant in the area. The city has a rich history dating back to the Mughal Empire in the 17th century, evolving from a small trading post to the capital of Bangladesh.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dhaka" is said worldwide
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Dacca
Transliteration: Dacca
"Dacca est la capitale du Bangladesh."
Dhaka
Transliteration: Dhaka
"Dhaka ist die Hauptstadt von Bangladesch."
Dacca
Transliteration: Dacca
"Dacca è la capitale del Bangladesh."
Daca
Transliteration: Daca
"Daca es la capital de Bangladés."
Daca
Transliteration: Daca
"Daca é a capital de Bangladesh."
ढाका
Transliteration: Dhaka
"ढाका बांग्लादेश की राजधानी है।"
达卡
Transliteration: Dákǎ
"达卡是孟加拉国的首都。"
다카
Transliteration: Daka
"다카는 방글라데시의 수도입니다."
ダッカ
Transliteration: Dakka
"ダッカはバングラデシュの首都です。"
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