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Pronunciation / Transliteration: upkaran
"उसने सूप को हिलाने के लिए एक लकड़ी का उपकरण इस्तेमाल किया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An implement, container, or other article used for preparing or serving food.
"She used a wooden utensil to stir the soup." - 2
Any tool or instrument used for a specific purpose.
"The artist selected a variety of utensils for her painting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'utensil' originates from the Latin 'utensilia', meaning 'tools' or 'instruments', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to specifically refer to tools used in cooking and serving food.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Utensil" is said worldwide
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ustensile
Transliteration: ystɑ̃sil
"Elle a utilisé un ustensile en bois pour remuer la soupe."
Utensil
Transliteration: uˈtɛn.ziːl
"Sie benutzte ein Holzutensil, um die Suppe zu rühren."
utensile
Transliteration: uˈtɛn.sile
"Ha usato un utensile di legno per mescolare la zuppa."
utensilio
Transliteration: utenˈsiljo
"Usó un utensilio de madera para revolver la sopa."
utensílio
Transliteration: utenˈsiliu
"Ela usou um utensílio de madeira para mexer a sopa."
उपकरण
Transliteration: upkaran
"उसने सूप को हिलाने के लिए एक लकड़ी का उपकरण इस्तेमाल किया।"
器具
Transliteration: qìjù
"她用木制器具搅拌汤。"
도구
Transliteration: dogu
"그녀는 수프를 저어주기 위해 나무 도구를 사용했습니다."
器具
Transliteration: kigu
"彼女はスープをかき混ぜるために木製の器具を使いました。"
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