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Pronunciation / Transliteration: leɡɛnˈdɛːɐ̯
"Dieser Musiker ist legendär in der Musikszene."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing something that is famous or well-known, especially for having remarkable qualities or achievements.
"The legendary musician was celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to music." - 2
Relating to or characteristic of legends or myths.
"The legendary creature was said to inhabit the mountains, captivating the imaginations of locals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'legendary' originates from the Latin word 'legendarius', meaning 'that which is to be read', derived from 'legenda', meaning 'things to be read'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, where it took on the meaning associated with stories of heroes and myths.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Legendary" is said worldwide
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légendaire
Transliteration: leʒɑ̃dɛʁ
"Cet artiste est légendaire dans le monde de la musique."
legendär
Transliteration: leɡɛnˈdɛːɐ̯
"Dieser Musiker ist legendär in der Musikszene."
leggendario
Transliteration: leʤˈdandʒaɾjo
"Questo artista è leggendario nel mondo della musica."
legendario
Transliteration: le.xenˈda.ɾjo
"Este artista es legendario en el mundo de la música."
lendário
Transliteration: lẽˈdaɾiu
"Este artista é lendário no mundo da música."
पौराणिक
Transliteration: pauraanik
"यह संगीतकार पौराणिक है।"
传奇的
Transliteration: chuánqí de
"这位音乐家在音乐界是传奇的。"
전설적인
Transliteration: jeonseoljeogin
"이 음악가는 음악계에서 전설적입니다."
伝説的な
Transliteration: densetsuteki na
"この音楽家は音楽界で伝説的です。"
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