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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThanksgiving
/ˈθæŋkˌsgɪv.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the harvest and the preceding year.
"Families gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving with a feast." - 2
An expression of gratitude, especially to God.
"She offered a prayer of thanksgiving before the meal."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Thanksgiving' originates from the Old English 'þanc' meaning 'thought, gratitude' and 'giefan' meaning 'to give'. It evolved through Middle English as 'thanksgivynge', reflecting a historical context of expressing gratitude, particularly in relation to harvest festivals and religious observances.
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Action de grâce
Transliteration: ak.sjɔ̃ də ɡʁas
"Les familles se réunissent pour l'Action de grâce."
Erntedankfest
Transliteration: ˈɛʁntəˌdaŋkˌfɛst
"Das Erntedankfest wird in Deutschland gefeiert."
Giorno del Ringraziamento
Transliteration: dʒiˈorno del riŋɡrat͡siˈamento
"Negli Stati Uniti si celebra il Giorno del Ringraziamento."
Día de Acción de Gracias
Transliteration: ˈdi.a ðe akˈsjon ðe ˈɡɾasjas
"El Día de Acción de Gracias es una festividad importante."
Dia de Ação de Graças
Transliteration: ˈdʒiɐ dʒi aˈsɐ̃w dʒi ˈɡɾasɐs
"O Dia de Ação de Graças é celebrado nos Estados Unidos."
धन्यवाद दिवस
Transliteration: Dhanyavaad Divas
"अमेरिका में धन्यवाद दिवस मनाया जाता है।"
感恩节
Transliteration: Gǎn'ēn jié
"感恩节是美国的一个重要节日。"
추수감사절
Transliteration: Chusugamsajeol
"추수감사절은 가족과 함께하는 날입니다."
感謝祭
Transliteration: Kanshasai
"感謝祭は家族が集まる日です。"
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