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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCasablanca
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka.zaˈblan.ka
"Casablanca ist eine Hafenstadt in Marokko."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The largest city and major economic port of Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast.
"Many international businesses operate out of Casablanca." - 2
A classic 1942 American romantic drama film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
"We watched Casablanca on television last night and enjoyed the timeless music."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish words 'casa' (house) and 'blanca' (white), translating literally to 'white house'. The name historically refers to the major Moroccan port city and was popularized globally by the iconic 1942 Hollywood romantic drama film set during World War II.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Casablanca" is said worldwide
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Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.za.blɑ̃.ka
"Casablanca est la plus grande ville du Maroc."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.zaˈblan.ka
"Casablanca ist eine Hafenstadt in Marokko."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.zaˈblan.ka
"Casablanca è una famosa città del Marocco."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.saˈβlaŋ.ka
"Casablanca es una ciudad muy importante en el norte de África."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.zaˈblɐ̃.kɐ
"Casablanca é o principal porto comercial de Marrocos."
कासाब्लांका
Transliteration: kaasablānkaa
"कासाब्लांका मोरक्को का सबसे बड़ा शहर है।"
卡萨布兰卡
Transliteration: Kǎsàbùlánkǎ
"卡萨布兰卡是摩洛哥最大的城市。"
카사블랑카
Transliteration: Kasabeullangka
"카사블랑카는 모로코의 가장 큰 항구 도시입니다."
カサブランカ
Transliteration: Kasaburanka
"カサブランカはモロッコ最大の都市です。"
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