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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries悪臭
Pronunciation / Transliteration: akushū
"ゴミの悪臭は耐え難かった。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being fetid; a strong, unpleasant smell.
"The fetidity of the garbage was overwhelming as we approached the dumpster." - 2
A specific instance or source of a foul odor.
"The fetidity emanating from the stagnant pond was a clear sign of pollution."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fetidity' originates from the Latin 'fetidus', meaning 'foul-smelling', which evolved through Middle English before being adopted into modern English. The term has retained its association with unpleasant odors throughout its history.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fetidity" is said worldwide
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Fétidité
Transliteration: feh-tee-dee-tay
"La fétidité des ordures était insupportable."
Fäulnis
Transliteration: fow-l-nis
"Die Fäulnis des Mülls war überwältigend."
Fetore
Transliteration: feh-toh-reh
"Il fetore della spazzatura era insopportabile."
Fetidez
Transliteration: feh-tee-dez
"La fetidez de la basura era insoportable."
Fetidez
Transliteration: feh-tee-dez
"A fetidez do lixo era insuportável."
सड़न
Transliteration: sadan
"कचरे की सड़न असहनीय थी।"
腐臭
Transliteration: fǔchòu
"垃圾的腐臭味令人难以忍受。"
악취
Transliteration: akchwi
"쓰레기의 악취는 참을 수 없었다."
悪臭
Transliteration: akushū
"ゴミの悪臭は耐え難かった。"
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