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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries祭り
Pronunciation / Transliteration: matsuri
"街の祭りにはパレードやコンサートが含まれていました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The events or activities that are part of a celebration or festival.
"The town's festivities included parades, concerts, and fireworks." - 2
A joyful celebration or occasion marked by special activities.
"The festivities for the holiday lasted for several days."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'festivities' originates from the Latin 'festivus', meaning 'of a feast', which evolved through Old French 'festivités' before entering English in the late 14th century. The term has retained its association with celebration and joy throughout its history.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Festivities" is said worldwide
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festivités
Transliteration: fes-ti-vi-té
"Les festivités de la ville comprenaient des défilés et des concerts."
Festlichkeiten
Transliteration: fest-liçh-keiten
"Die Festlichkeiten der Stadt beinhalteten Paraden und Feuerwerke."
festività
Transliteration: fes-ti-vi-tà
"Le festività della città includevano concerti e fuochi d'artificio."
festividades
Transliteration: fes-ti-vi-da-des
"Las festividades de la ciudad incluyeron desfiles y conciertos."
festividades
Transliteration: fes-ti-vi-da-des
"As festividades da cidade incluíram desfiles e concertos."
उत्सव
Transliteration: utsav
"शहर के उत्सवों में परेड और संगीत कार्यक्रम शामिल थे।"
庆祝活动
Transliteration: qìngzhù huódòng
"城市的庆祝活动包括游行和音乐会。"
축제
Transliteration: chukje
"도시의 축제에는 퍼레이드와 콘서트가 포함되었습니다."
祭り
Transliteration: matsuri
"街の祭りにはパレードやコンサートが含まれていました。"
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