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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛntˈʃpanən
"Nach der Arbeit möchte ich einfach nur entspannen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To relax completely or calm down after a period of stress, intense activity, or excitement.
"After a hectic week at work, I just want to stay home and chill out."
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A period or space dedicated to relaxation and unwinding.
"The festival features a dedicated chill-out zone with comfortable seating and ambient music."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'chill out', combining the Middle English 'chillen' (to become cold) with the adverb 'out', emerging in American slang during the late 20th century. By the late 1980s, it evolved within electronic and ambient music subcultures to describe soothing, relaxed musical styles and designated lounge spaces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chill-out" is said worldwide
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se détendre
Transliteration: sə de.tɑ̃ʁ
"Prends le temps de te détendre ce week-end."
entspannen
Transliteration: ɛntˈʃpanən
"Nach der Arbeit möchte ich einfach nur entspannen."
rilassarsi
Transliteration: ri.lasˈsar.si
"Nel fine settimana mi piace rilassarsi al mare."
relajarse
Transliteration: re.laˈxaɾ.se
"Necesito un fin de semana para relajarse en casa."
relaxar
Transliteration: ʁe.laˈʃaɾ
"Vou passar o domingo a relaxar no sofá."
आराम करना
Transliteration: aaram karna
"काम के बाद थोड़ा आराम करना बहुत जरूरी है।"
放松
Transliteration: fàng sōng
"周末我只想在家好好放松一下。"
긴장을 풀다
Transliteration: ginjangeul pulda
"주말에는 집에서 편안하게 긴장을 풀고 싶어요."
リラックスする
Transliteration: rirakkusu suru
"週末は音楽を聴いてリラックスする予定です。"
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