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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWindow
/ˈwɪn.doʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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An opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
"She opened the window to let in some fresh air."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'window' originates from the Old Norse word 'vindauga', which means 'wind eye'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to an opening in a wall that allowed light and air to enter.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Window" is said worldwide
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fenêtre
Transliteration: fənɛtʁ
"Regarde par la fenêtre."
Fenster
Transliteration: ˈfɛnstɐ
"Das Fenster ist offen."
finestra
Transliteration: fiˈnɛstra
"Chiudi la finestra, per favore."
ventana
Transliteration: benˈtana
"Miró a través de la ventana."
janela
Transliteration: ʒaˈnɛlɐ
"Abra a janela para entrar luz."
खिड़की
Transliteration: khidki
"कृपया खिड़की बंद कर दीजिए।"
窗户
Transliteration: chuānghù
"请把窗户打开。"
창문
Transliteration: changmun
"창문을 통해 밖을 내다보았다."
窓
Transliteration: mado
"窓を開けて新鮮な空気を入れましょう。"
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