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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesraucedine
Native Script:raucedine
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rauˈtʃe.di.ne
"La raucedine gli impediva di parlare chiaramente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rough, harsh, or low-pitched quality of the voice, typically resulting from illness, overuse, or vocal cord irritation.
"His hoarseness made it difficult for him to deliver the lecture without a microphone." - 2
A harsh, grating sound produced in the throat or chest.
"The hoarseness in her breathing indicated a severe respiratory infection."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'hās', meaning rough or harsh, combined with the nominal suffix '-nes'. Historically used in Germanic languages to describe a rough, dry quality of the vocal cords resulting from illness, strain, or excessive use.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hoarseness" is said worldwide
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enrouement
Transliteration: ɑ̃.ʁu.mɑ̃
"Son enrouement persistant l'a obligé à consulter un médecin."
Heiserkeit
Transliteration: ˈhaɪ̯zɐˌkaɪ̯t
"Seine Heiserkeit kam von einer Erkältung."
raucedine
Transliteration: rauˈtʃe.di.ne
Script: raucedine
"La raucedine gli impediva di parlare chiaramente."
ronquera
Transliteration: roŋˈke.ɾa
"La ronquera le duró varios días después del concierto."
rouquidão
Transliteration: ʁow.kiˈdãw
"A rouquidão dela era evidente ao telefone."
बैठा हुआ गला
Transliteration: baitha hua gala
"सर्दी की वजह से उसका गला बैठा हुआ था।"
沙哑
Transliteration: shā yǎ
"感冒引起了他的声音沙哑。"
쉰 목소리
Transliteration: swin moksori
"그는 감기로 인해 쉰 목소리가 났다."
嗄れ声
Transliteration: shagaregoe
"彼は風邪を引いて嗄れ声になっていた。"
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