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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJog
/dʒɒɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To run at a steady, gentle pace, especially as a form of physical exercise.
"She likes to jog through the park every morning to stay active."
- 1
A spell or instance of running slowly and steadily.
"Let us go for a quick jog before dinner."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 16th century as a variant of shag or shock, 'jog' initially meant to shake or trudge heavily. Over time, the meaning evolved from a jolting movement to a steady, slow, and easy gait used for exercise or endurance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jog" is said worldwide
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courir lentement
Transliteration: koo-reer lahnt-mah
"Il préfère courir lentement pour préserver ses genoux."
joggen
Transliteration: jog-gen
"Ich gehe jeden Morgen im Park joggen."
fare jogging
Transliteration: fah-reh jogging
"Vado a fare jogging dopo il lavoro."
trotar
Transliteration: tro-tar
"Me gusta trotar por la playa al atardecer."
trotar
Transliteration: tro-tar
"Ela costuma trotar todas as manhãs."
धीमे दौड़ना
Transliteration: dheeme daudna
"वह सुबह पार्क में धीमे दौड़ता है।"
慢跑
Transliteration: màn pǎo
"我每天早晨去公园慢跑。"
조깅하다
Transliteration: jogging-hada
"나는 매일 아침 공원에서 조깅합니다."
ジョギングする
Transliteration: jogingu suru
"毎朝公園をジョギングします。"
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