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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHeiliger Gral
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhaɪlɪɡɐ ɡʁaːl
"Viele Ritter suchten nach dem Heiligen Gral."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A legendary object, often depicted as a cup, that is said to grant miraculous powers or eternal youth.
"Many adventurers have sought the Holy Grail, believing it to hold the key to immortality." - 2
A goal or object of great pursuit that is difficult to attain.
"For many scientists, finding a cure for cancer is the Holy Grail of medical research."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Holy Grail' originates from the Old French 'Graal', which itself is derived from the Latin 'gradalis', meaning 'a dish or cup'. The concept evolved through medieval literature, particularly in Arthurian legends, where it symbolizes an elusive object of great significance, often associated with divine grace and the quest for spiritual fulfillment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holy Grail" is said worldwide
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Saint Graal
Transliteration: sɛ̃ ɡʁal
"De nombreux aventuriers ont cherché le Saint Graal."
Heiliger Gral
Transliteration: ˈhaɪlɪɡɐ ɡʁaːl
"Viele Ritter suchten nach dem Heiligen Gral."
Santo Graal
Transliteration: ˈsanto ˈɡraːal
"Molti cavalieri hanno cercato il Santo Graal."
Santo Grial
Transliteration: ˈsanto ɡɾial
"Muchos caballeros buscaron el Santo Grial."
Santo Graal
Transliteration: ˈsɐ̃tu ˈɡɾaɨ
"Muitos cavaleiros procuraram o Santo Graal."
पवित्र ग्राल
Transliteration: pavitra grāl
"कई योद्धाओं ने पवित्र ग्राल की खोज की।"
圣杯
Transliteration: shèngbēi
"许多骑士寻找圣杯。"
성배
Transliteration: seongbae
"많은 기사들이 성배를 찾았습니다."
聖杯
Transliteration: seihai
"多くの騎士が聖杯を探しました。"
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