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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesscarafaggio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ska-ra-fad-djo
"Ho visto uno scarafaggio in cucina."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large, omnivorous insect known for its flat body and long antennae, often found in homes.
"The cockroach scurried across the kitchen floor, prompting a quick reaction from the startled homeowner." - 2
A term used informally to describe something or someone that is unpleasant or undesirable.
"He felt like a cockroach after being scolded in front of his peers."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cockroach' is derived from the Spanish 'cucaracha', which means 'little cockroach'. The term evolved in English during the 17th century, influenced by the combination of 'cock' and 'roach', where 'roach' is a variant of 'cucaracha'. Over time, it has come to refer specifically to various species of the insect known for its resilience and adaptability.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cockroach" is said worldwide
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cafard
Transliteration: ka-far
"Le cafard a été vu dans la cuisine."
Kakerlake
Transliteration: ka-ka-lake
"Die Kakerlake lief über den Boden."
scarafaggio
Transliteration: ska-ra-fad-djo
"Ho visto uno scarafaggio in cucina."
cucaracha
Transliteration: koo-ka-ra-cha
"La cucaracha salió de debajo del fregadero."
barata
Transliteration: ba-ra-ta
"A barata apareceu na cozinha."
तिलचट्टा
Transliteration: tilchatta
"तिलचट्टा रसोई में दौड़ रहा था।"
蟑螂
Transliteration: zhāngláng
"蟑螂在厨房里跑来跑去。"
바퀴벌레
Transliteration: bakwibeolle
"바퀴벌레가 주방에서 뛰어다녔다."
ゴキブリ
Transliteration: gokiburi
"ゴキブリが台所を走り回っていた。"
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