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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKnospe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Knospe
"Im Frühling zeigen die Bäume ihre Knospen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A young, undeveloped part of a plant that can develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.
"In spring, the trees begin to show their buds as they prepare for new growth." - 2
A term of endearment for a close friend or companion.
"Hey bud, do you want to grab a coffee later?"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'bud' originates from Middle English 'budde', which is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old French 'bode', meaning a 'small shoot or sprout'. The term has evolved to refer to the undeveloped flower or leaf of a plant.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bud" is said worldwide
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bourgeon
Transliteration: bourgeon
"Au printemps, les arbres commencent à montrer leurs bourgeons."
Knospe
Transliteration: Knospe
"Im Frühling zeigen die Bäume ihre Knospen."
gemma
Transliteration: gemma
"In primavera, gli alberi iniziano a mostrare le loro gemme."
brote
Transliteration: brote
"En primavera, los árboles comienzan a mostrar sus brotes."
broto
Transliteration: broto
"Na primavera, as árvores começam a mostrar seus brotos."
कलिका
Transliteration: kalikā
"बसंत में, पेड़ अपनी कलिकाएँ दिखाना शुरू करते हैं।"
芽
Transliteration: yá
"春天，树木开始显示它们的芽。"
싹
Transliteration: ssak
"봄에 나무는 그들의 싹을 보여주기 시작합니다."
芽
Transliteration: me
"春になると、木々は芽を出し始めます。"
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