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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDog lover
/ˈdɔɡ ˈlʌv.ɚ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who loves dogs or is exceptionally fond of canines.
"As a lifelong dog lover, she volunteers at the local animal shelter every weekend." - 2
Someone who is dedicated to the care, protection, and companionship of dogs.
"The community event welcomed every dog lover in town along with their furry pets."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'docga' (hound/dog) combined with 'lufian' (to love) originating from Proto-Germanic roots. The compound has been used in modern English since the 19th century to describe individuals with a deep affection and fondness for canine pets.
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amoureux des chiens
Transliteration: a-mu-ʁu de ʃjɛ̃
"C'est un grand amoureux des chiens."
Hundefund
Transliteration: hʊndəfʁaɪ̯nt
Script: Hundefreund
"Jeder Hundefreund wird diesen Park lieben."
amante dei cani
Transliteration: a-màn-te dei kà-ni
"Sono un grande amante dei cani."
amante de los perros
Transliteration: a-man-te de los pe-rros
"Mi hermano es un verdadero amante de los perros."
amante de cães
Transliteration: a-mãn-te dʒi kɐ̃j̃s
"Ela é uma grande amante de cães."
कुत्ता प्रेमी
Transliteration: kuttā premī
"वह एक सच्चा कुत्ता प्रेमी है।"
爱狗人士
Transliteration: ài gǒu rén shì
"作为一个爱狗人士，他养了两只金毛。"
애견가
Transliteration: ae-gyeon-ga
"그는 유명한 애견가로 알려져 있다."
犬好き
Transliteration: inu zuki
"彼女は筋金入りの犬好きです。"
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