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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmangiare
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mahn-jah-reh
"Mangiare sano è fondamentale per la salute."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of consuming food.
"Eating healthy meals is essential for maintaining good health." - 2
A specific instance of consuming food.
"Our eating at the new restaurant was a delightful experience."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'eating' originates from the Old English 'etan', which means 'to eat'. It is derived from Proto-Germanic *etaną, which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just the act of consuming food but also the broader cultural practices surrounding meals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Eating" is said worldwide
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manger
Transliteration: mahn-zhey
"Manger des légumes est bon pour la santé."
Essen
Transliteration: eh-sen
"Essen ist ein wichtiger Teil des Lebens."
mangiare
Transliteration: mahn-jah-reh
"Mangiare sano è fondamentale per la salute."
comer
Transliteration: koh-mehr
"Comer frutas y verduras es esencial."
comer
Transliteration: koh-mehr
"Comer bem é importante para a saúde."
खाना
Transliteration: khana
"स्वस्थ खाना खाना ज़रूरी है।"
吃
Transliteration: chī
"吃健康的食物对身体有益。"
먹다
Transliteration: meokda
"건강한 음식을 먹는 것이 중요하다."
食べる
Transliteration: taberu
"健康的な食事をすることが大切です。"
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