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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMännlichkeit
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mɛn̩lɪçkaɪt
"Seine Männlichkeit zeigte sich in seiner starken Präsenz."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; masculinity.
"His virility was evident in his confident demeanor and athletic build." - 2
A characteristic traditionally associated with men, often linked to physical strength and sexual potency.
"The advertisement emphasized the virility of the product, appealing to male consumers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'virility' originates from the Latin 'virilitas', which means 'manliness' or 'masculinity'. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting societal views on male strength and vigor.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Virility" is said worldwide
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virilité
Transliteration: veer-ee-lee-tay
"Sa virilité était évidente dans sa façon de se comporter."
Männlichkeit
Transliteration: mɛn̩lɪçkaɪt
"Seine Männlichkeit zeigte sich in seiner starken Präsenz."
virilità
Transliteration: vee-ree-lee-tah
"La sua virilità era evidente nel suo modo di fare."
virilidad
Transliteration: bee-ree-lee-dad
"Su virilidad se notaba en su actitud decidida."
virilidade
Transliteration: vee-ree-lee-da-jee
"A virilidade dele era evidente em sua postura."
पुरुषत्व
Transliteration: purushatva
"उसका पुरुषत्व उसके आत्मविश्वास में स्पष्ट था।"
男子气概
Transliteration: nánzǐ qìgài
"他的男子气概在他的举止中显而易见。"
남성성
Transliteration: namseongseong
"그의 남성성은 그의 자신감에서 드러났다."
男らしさ
Transliteration: otoko rashisa
"彼の男らしさは彼の態度に表れていた。"
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