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10 Language-to-English DictionariesYeti
/ˈjɛti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mythical creature resembling a large ape, believed to inhabit the Himalayas.
"Many adventurers have claimed to have seen the Yeti during their treks in the mountains." - 2
A figure in folklore that symbolizes the unknown and the unexplored regions of the world.
"The Yeti has become a symbol of mystery and adventure in popular culture."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Yeti' originates from the Tibetan word 'yātlī', which refers to a mythical ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains. The concept of the Yeti has evolved over centuries, becoming a part of Western folklore through explorations in the 19th and 20th centuries, often associated with the idea of an elusive, mysterious being.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yeti" is said worldwide
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Yéti
Transliteration: Yéti
"Le Yéti est une créature mythique des montagnes de l'Himalaya."
Yeti
Transliteration: Yeti
"Der Yeti ist ein legendäres Wesen, das in den Himalaya-Bergen leben soll."
Yeti
Transliteration: Yeti
"Lo Yeti è una creatura leggendaria delle montagne himalayane."
Yeti
Transliteration: Yeti
"El Yeti es una criatura mítica que se dice habita en el Himalaya."
Yeti
Transliteration: Yeti
"O Yeti é uma criatura mítica das montanhas do Himalaia."
यति
Transliteration: Yati
"यति हिमालय की पहाड़ियों में रहने वाली एक पौराणिक जीव है।"
雪人
Transliteration: Xuě rén
"雪人是传说中生活在喜马拉雅山脉的神秘生物。"
예티
Transliteration: Yeti
"예티는 히말라야 산맥에 살고 있다고 전해지는 전설적인 생물입니다."
イエティ
Transliteration: Ietī
"イエティはヒマラヤ山脈に住むと言われる神話上の生き物です。"
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