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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHandicap
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɑ̃.di.kap
"L'organisation aide les personnes avec un handicap."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
"The organization provides support for individuals with disabilities." - 2
The state of being unable to perform certain tasks or activities due to a physical or mental limitation.
"Her disability does not prevent her from achieving her goals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'discapacidad' originates from the Spanish language, combining 'dis-' (a prefix meaning 'not' or 'lack of') and 'capacidad' (meaning 'capacity' or 'ability'). It has evolved to refer to a condition that limits a person's physical or mental abilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Discapacidad" is said worldwide
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Handicap
Transliteration: ɑ̃.di.kap
"L'organisation aide les personnes avec un handicap."
Behinderung
Transliteration: beˈhɪndəʁʊŋ
"Die Organisation unterstützt Menschen mit Behinderungen."
Disabilità
Transliteration: dizaˈbility
"L'organizzazione fornisce supporto per le persone con disabilità."
Discapacidad
Transliteration: diskapaθiˈðað
"La organización apoya a las personas con discapacidad."
Deficiência
Transliteration: defiˈsiɐ̃siɐ
"A organização apoia pessoas com deficiência."
अक्षमता
Transliteration: Akshamata
"संस्थान अक्षम लोगों की मदद करता है।"
残疾
Transliteration: cánzhí
"该组织为残疾人提供支持。"
장애
Transliteration: jang-ae
"이 조직은 장애인을 지원합니다."
障害
Transliteration: shōgai
"その組織は障害者を支援しています。"
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