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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWales
/weɪlz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country that is part of the United Kingdom, located to the west of England.
"Wales is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage." - 2
The land of the Welsh people, characterized by its own distinct language and traditions.
"The traditions of Cymru are celebrated during various festivals throughout the year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Cymru' is derived from the Welsh language, where it means 'Wales'. The word has its roots in the Brythonic Celtic language, which was spoken in Britain during the early medieval period. Over time, 'Cymru' has come to symbolize Welsh identity and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wales" is said worldwide
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Pays de Galles
Transliteration: pɛ də ɡal
"Le Pays de Galles est connu pour ses paysages magnifiques."
Wales
Transliteration: vaɪlz
"Wales ist bekannt für seine reiche Kultur."
Galles
Transliteration: ɡal.le
"Il Galles è famoso per i suoi paesaggi verdi."
Gales
Transliteration: ɡales
"Gales es conocido por su rica historia."
País de Gales
Transliteration: paɪs dʒi ˈɡalɛs
"O País de Gales é famoso por sua cultura celta."
वेल्स
Transliteration: vels
"वेल्स अपनी सुंदरता के लिए जाना जाता है।"
威尔士
Transliteration: Wēi'ěrshì
"威尔士以其美丽的风景而闻名。"
웨일스
Transliteration: weilseu
"웨일스는 아름다운 경치로 유명합니다."
ウェールズ
Transliteration: Uēruz
"ウェールズは美しい風景で知られています。"
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