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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHaken
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhaːkən
"Der Fischer benutzte einen Haken, um den Fisch zu fangen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A curved or bent device used for catching, holding, or pulling something.
"The fisherman used a sharp hook to catch the trout."
- 1
To catch or fasten something with a hook.
"She hooked the fish and pulled it out of the water."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'hook' originates from the Old English 'hōc', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*hōkō', meaning a bent or curved object. Its usage has evolved from a simple tool for catching or holding to various metaphorical applications in language and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hook" is said worldwide
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Crochet
Transliteration: kʁoʃɛ
"Le pêcheur a utilisé un crochet pour attraper le poisson."
Haken
Transliteration: ˈhaːkən
"Der Fischer benutzte einen Haken, um den Fisch zu fangen."
Gancio
Transliteration: ˈɡantʃo
"Il pescatore ha usato un gancio per catturare il pesce."
Gancho
Transliteration: ˈɡantʃo
"El pescador usó un gancho para atrapar el pez."
Gancho
Transliteration: ˈɡɐ̃ku
"O pescador usou um gancho para pegar o peixe."
हुक
Transliteration: huk
"मछुआरे ने मछली पकड़ने के लिए हुक का इस्तेमाल किया।"
钩子
Transliteration: gōuzi
"渔夫用钩子钓鱼。"
갈고리
Transliteration: galgori
"어부는 물고기를 잡기 위해 갈고리를 사용했습니다."
フック
Transliteration: fukku
"漁師は魚を捕まえるためにフックを使いました。"
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