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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchiefer
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shif-er
"Die Tafel im Klassenzimmer ist aus Schiefer."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers, often used for roofing or as a writing surface.
"The classroom was equipped with slate boards for the students to write on."
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To designate or plan for a particular purpose or time.
"The project is slated for completion by the end of the year."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'slate' originates from the Middle English 'slat', which comes from the Old French 'esclate', meaning 'to split'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'lapis', meaning 'stone', reflecting its use as a thin piece of stone used for writing or roofing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slate" is said worldwide
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ardoise
Transliteration: ar-dwahz
"Les élèves écrivent sur des ardoises en classe."
Schiefer
Transliteration: shif-er
"Die Tafel im Klassenzimmer ist aus Schiefer."
ardesia
Transliteration: ar-deh-zee-ah
"Gli studenti scrivono su ardesie in classe."
pizarra
Transliteration: pee-thar-rah
"Los estudiantes escriben en pizarras en clase."
ardósia
Transliteration: ar-doh-zee-ah
"Os alunos escrevem em ardósias na sala de aula."
स्लेट
Transliteration: slet
"छात्र कक्षा में स्लेट पर लिखते हैं।"
石板
Transliteration: shí bǎn
"学生们在教室里用石板写字。"
슬레이트
Transliteration: seul-re-i-teu
"학생들은 교실에서 슬레이트에 글을 씁니다."
スレート
Transliteration: surēto
"学生たちは教室でスレートに書きます。"
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