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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieshourra
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /u.ʁa/
"Hourra ! Nous avons gagné le match."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An exclamation of joy, approval, or triumphant celebration.
"Huzzah! We have finally completed the massive project ahead of schedule."
- 1
A shout of huzzah; a cheer.
"The crowd erupted into loud huzzahs as the victor lifted the trophy."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the mid 16th century, huzzah is likely of nautical or expressive origin, perhaps related to older German or Middle Low German words of encouragement or sailors' shouts. It gained widespread literary use in English drama and historical texts to denote triumphant celebration or acclamation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Huzzah" is said worldwide
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hourra
Transliteration: /u.ʁa/
"Hourra ! Nous avons gagné le match."
hurra
Transliteration: /hʊˈʁaː/
"Hurra! Das Fest kann beginnen."
urrà
Transliteration: /urˈra/
"Urrà! Abbiamo vinto."
hurra
Transliteration: /ˈu.ra/
"¡Hurra! Salimos victoriosos."
hurra
Transliteration: /uˈʁa/
"Hurra! Conseguimos."
जयकार
Transliteration: jaikaar
"जीत के बाद लोगों ने जयकार किया।"
万岁
Transliteration: wànsuì
"大家齐声高呼万岁以示庆祝。"
만세
Transliteration: manse
"모두가 환호하며 만세를 불렀다."
万歳
Transliteration: banzai
"勝利を祝ってみんなで万歳と叫んだ。"
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