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Pronunciation / Transliteration: haɪ̯mlɪçɐ blɪk
"Er warf einen heimlichen Blick auf die Uhr."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A quick, secretive look, often intended to avoid notice.
"She cast a furtive glance at the clock, anxious about being late." - 2
A look that suggests stealth or secrecy, often conveying hidden intentions.
"His furtive glance at the document revealed his curiosity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'furtive' originates from the Latin 'furtivus', meaning 'stolen', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century. 'Glance' comes from the Middle English 'glancen', derived from the Old Norse 'glansa', meaning 'to shine' or 'to gleam', reflecting a quick, fleeting look.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Furtive Glance" is said worldwide
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regard furtif
Transliteration: rəɡaʁ fyʁtif
"Elle a jeté un regard furtif à l'horloge."
heimlicher Blick
Transliteration: haɪ̯mlɪçɐ blɪk
"Er warf einen heimlichen Blick auf die Uhr."
sguardo furtivo
Transliteration: ˈɡwardo furˈtivo
"Ha lanciato uno sguardo furtivo all'orologio."
mirada furtiva
Transliteration: miˈɾaða furˈtiva
"Ella echó una mirada furtiva al reloj."
olhar furtivo
Transliteration: oˈʎaʁ furˈtivu
"Ele lançou um olhar furtivo para o relógio."
चुपके से नज़र
Transliteration: chupke se nazar
"उसने घड़ी की ओर चुपके से नज़र डाली।"
偷偷的目光
Transliteration: tōutōu de mùguāng
"她偷偷地看了一眼钟。"
몰래 보는 시선
Transliteration: mollae boneun siseon
"그녀는 시계를 몰래 보았다."
こっそりした視線
Transliteration: kossori shita shisen
"彼女は時計をこっそり見た。"
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