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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThings
/θɪŋz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Objects, items, or entities that can be perceived or considered.
"She packed her things before leaving for the trip." - 2
Matters or issues that are being discussed or dealt with.
"There are many things we need to address in the meeting."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'things' is derived from the Old English 'þing', which referred to a meeting or assembly. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader meaning, referring to objects, items, or matters of consideration in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Things" is said worldwide
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choses
Transliteration: ʃoz
"Elle a emballé ses choses avant de partir en voyage."
Dinge
Transliteration: ˈdɪŋə
"Sie hat ihre Dinge gepackt, bevor sie auf die Reise ging."
cose
Transliteration: ˈkoze
"Ha messo via le sue cose prima di partire."
cosas
Transliteration: ˈko.sas
"Empacó sus cosas antes de irse de viaje."
coisas
Transliteration: ˈkoizɐs
"Ela arrumou suas coisas antes de sair."
चीजें
Transliteration: chīzein
"उसने यात्रा पर जाने से पहले अपनी चीजें पैक कीं।"
东西
Transliteration: dōngxī
"她在出发前打包了她的东西。"
물건들
Transliteration: mulgeondeul
"그녀는 여행을 떠나기 전에 물건들을 챙겼다."
物
Transliteration: mono
"彼女は旅行に出る前に物を詰めた。"
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