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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOccasion
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A particular time or instance of an event.
"We gathered to celebrate the occasion of her graduation." - 2
A suitable or favorable time.
"He seized the occasion to express his gratitude."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'occasion' originates from the Latin 'occasio', meaning 'a falling upon, opportunity', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted from a specific event to a more general sense of opportunity or circumstance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Occasion" is said worldwide
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occasion
Transliteration: okazjɔ̃
"Nous avons célébré cette occasion spéciale."
Gelegenheit
Transliteration: ɡəˈleːɡnhaɪt
"Wir haben diese Gelegenheit genutzt."
occasione
Transliteration: ok-ka-zi-o-ne
"Abbiamo festeggiato per l'occasione."
ocasión
Transliteration: okaˈsjon
"Celebramos esta ocasión especial."
ocasião
Transliteration: okaˈziɐ̃w
"Nós comemoramos esta ocasião."
अवसर
Transliteration: avsar
"हमने इस अवसर का जश्न मनाया।"
场合
Transliteration: chǎnghé
"我们庆祝这个特别的场合。"
경우
Transliteration: gyeong-u
"우리는 이 특별한 경우를 축하했습니다."
機会
Transliteration: kikai
"私たちはこの特別な機会を祝いました。"
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