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Pronunciation / Transliteration: chakkar khana
"नदी घाटी में चक्कर खाते हुए बहती है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To wander at random or in an indirect course.
"The river meanders through the lush green valley."
- 1
A winding curve or bend of a river or road.
"The boat navigated the sharp meanders of the stream."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'meander' originates from the ancient Greek river 'Meander' in Phrygia, known for its winding course. It entered English in the late 16th century, evolving to describe any winding or intricate path.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Meander" is said worldwide
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méandrer
Transliteration: méandrer
"Le fleuve méandre à travers la vallée."
schlängeln
Transliteration: schlängeln
"Der Fluss schlängelt sich durch das Tal."
serpeggiare
Transliteration: serpeggiare
"Il fiume serpeggia attraverso la valle."
meandrar
Transliteration: meandrar
"El río meandra a través del valle."
meandrar
Transliteration: meandrar
"O rio meandra pelo vale."
चक्कर खाना
Transliteration: chakkar khana
"नदी घाटी में चक्कर खाते हुए बहती है।"
蜿蜒
Transliteration: wānyán
"这条河蜿蜒穿过山谷。"
구불구불 가다
Transliteration: gubulgubul gada
"강이 계곡을 따라 구불구불 흐른다."
曲がりくねる
Transliteration: magarikuneru
"川が谷を曲がりくねって流れている。"
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