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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJudasloch
Pronunciation / Transliteration: juːdaslɔx
"Der Wächter schaute durch das Judasloch, um zu sehen, wer sich näherte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small opening in a wall or door, typically used for observation or communication.
"The guard peered through the judas-hole to see who was approaching the gate." - 2
A hatch or aperture in a secure location, allowing for discreet interaction.
"The judas-hole allowed the prisoners to speak with their visitors without direct contact."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Judas-hole' originates from the Middle English word 'Judas', referring to Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. The term evolved to describe a small opening or hatch in a wall or door, often used for spying or communication, reflecting themes of betrayal and secrecy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Judas-Hole" is said worldwide
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trou de Judas
Transliteration: tru də ʒyda
"Le garde a regardé à travers le trou de Judas pour voir qui s'approchait."
Judasloch
Transliteration: juːdaslɔx
"Der Wächter schaute durch das Judasloch, um zu sehen, wer sich näherte."
foro di Giuda
Transliteration: ˈfɔːro di ˈdʒuːda
"La guardia guardò attraverso il foro di Giuda per vedere chi si avvicinava."
agujero de Judas
Transliteration: aɣuˈxeɾo ðe ˈxuðas
"El guardia miró a través del agujero de Judas para ver quién se acercaba."
buraco de Judas
Transliteration: buˈɾaku dʒi ˈʒudɐs
"O guarda olhou através do buraco de Judas para ver quem se aproximava."
जुडास-होल
Transliteration: judas-hol
"गार्ड ने देखा कि कौन आ रहा है, जुडास-होल के माध्यम से।"
犹大孔
Transliteration: yóudà kǒng
"守卫通过犹大孔查看谁在接近。"
유다 구멍
Transliteration: yuda gumeong
"경비원은 유다 구멍을 통해 누가 다가오는지 보았다."
ユダの穴
Transliteration: yuda no ana
"警備員はユダの穴を通して誰が近づいているかを見た。"
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