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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shaukeen
"वह संगीत का शौकीन है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
"She is very fond of classical music." - 2
Affectionate; loving; cherishing tender feelings.
"He said goodbye with fond memories of their time together."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'fond', meaning foolish or doting, originating from the past participle of 'fonnen' (to act foolishly). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from foolishly foolish or affectionate to expressing a loving affection, liking, or tender attachment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fond" is said worldwide
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fond
Transliteration: fɔ̃
"Elle est très friande de chocolat."
zugetan
Transliteration: ˈtsuːɡəˌtaːn
"Er ist sehr zugetan zu seiner Katze."
affezionato
Transliteration: affetsjoˈnato
"Sono molto affezionato a questo vecchio libro."
aficionado
Transliteration: afiθjoˈnaðo
"Ella es muy aficionada al cine."
chegado
Transliteration: ʃeˈɡadu
"Ele é muito chegado a doces."
शौकीन
Transliteration: shaukeen
"वह संगीत का शौकीन है।"
喜爱
Transliteration: xǐ'ài
"她很喜爱小动物。"
좋아하는
Transliteration: jo-ahaneun
"그는 음악을 매우 좋아한다."
好んでいる
Transliteration: konomin de iru
"彼女は読書が好きです。"
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