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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnkunft
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ankunft
"Die Ankunft des neuen Modells wird mit Spannung erwartet."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
"The advent of the internet has transformed how we communicate." - 2
In Christian theology, the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas.
"During Advent, many families prepare for the celebration of Christmas."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'advent' comes from the Latin 'adventus', meaning 'arrival' or 'coming'. It was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century, primarily in a religious context to denote the coming of Christ, and has since evolved to refer to any significant arrival or beginning.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Advent" is said worldwide
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Avènement
Transliteration: avènement
"L'avènement de la technologie a changé notre vie."
Ankunft
Transliteration: ankunft
"Die Ankunft des neuen Modells wird mit Spannung erwartet."
Avvento
Transliteration: avvento
"L'avvento del Natale è un momento di gioia."
Advenimiento
Transliteration: advenimiento
"El advenimiento de la nueva era digital ha cambiado todo."
Advento
Transliteration: advento
"O advento do Natal é um tempo de reflexão."
आगमन
Transliteration: aagman
"नए साल का आगमन सभी के लिए खुशी लाता है।"
到来
Transliteration: dàolái
"科技的到来改变了我们的生活方式。"
도래
Transliteration: dorae
"새로운 기술의 도래는 많은 변화를 가져왔습니다."
到来
Transliteration: tōrai
"新しい時代の到来は多くの期待を集めています。"
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