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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesjeune homme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʒœn ɔm
"Le jeune homme a chanté pour sa bien-aimée."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A young man, especially one who is a lover or suitor.
"The swain serenaded his beloved under the moonlight." - 2
A country youth or rustic lad.
"The swains of the village gathered to celebrate the harvest."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'swain' originates from Old Norse 'sveinn', meaning 'young man' or 'boy'. It entered Middle English in the 14th century, evolving to refer to a young man or a rural youth, often in a romantic context, reflecting societal views on youth and courtship.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swain" is said worldwide
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jeune homme
Transliteration: ʒœn ɔm
"Le jeune homme a chanté pour sa bien-aimée."
Junge
Transliteration: jʊŋə
"Der Junge sang für seine Geliebte."
giovane
Transliteration: ˈdʒɔ.vane
"Il giovane ha cantato per la sua amata."
joven
Transliteration: xoβen
"El joven cantó para su amada."
jovem
Transliteration: ˈʒɔ.vẽ
"O jovem cantou para sua amada."
युवक
Transliteration: yuvak
"युवक ने अपनी प्रेमिका के लिए गाया।"
年轻人
Transliteration: niánqīngrén
"年轻人为他的爱人唱歌。"
젊은이
Transliteration: jeolmeun-i
"젊은이가 그의 사랑을 위해 노래했다."
若者
Transliteration: wakamono
"若者は彼の愛のために歌った。"
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