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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesタバコ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tabako
"彼はバスを待ちながらタバコを吸った。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper, designed to be smoked.
"He lit a cigarette while waiting for the bus." - 2
A term used colloquially to refer to a cigarette, often in a derogatory context due to health implications.
"She called it a cancer stick, highlighting the dangers of smoking."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cigarette' originates from the French word 'cigarette', which is a diminutive form of 'cigare', meaning 'cigar'. The word entered the English language in the mid-19th century, reflecting the growing popularity of tobacco products during that era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cigarette" is said worldwide
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cigarette
Transliteration: si-za-ret
"Il a allumé une cigarette en attendant le bus."
Zigarette
Transliteration: tsi-ga-ret-te
"Er zündete eine Zigarette an, während er auf den Bus wartete."
sigaretta
Transliteration: si-ga-ret-ta
"Ha acceso una sigaretta mentre aspettava l'autobus."
cigarrillo
Transliteration: si-ga-ri-yo
"Encendió un cigarrillo mientras esperaba el autobús."
cigarro
Transliteration: si-ga-ho
"Ele acendeu um cigarro enquanto esperava o ônibus."
सिगरेट
Transliteration: sigaret
"उसने बस का इंतज़ार करते हुए सिगरेट जलाई।"
香烟
Transliteration: xiāngyān
"他在等公交时点燃了一支香烟。"
담배
Transliteration: dambae
"그는 버스를 기다리며 담배를 피웠다."
タバコ
Transliteration: tabako
"彼はバスを待ちながらタバコを吸った。"
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