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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesゴリアテ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Goriate
"ダビデとゴリアテの物語は有名です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing of enormous size or strength.
"In the tech industry, the startup is seen as a Goliath, competing against established giants." - 2
A reference to a biblical figure, specifically a giant defeated by David.
"The story of Goliath and David is often cited as a metaphor for overcoming great odds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Goliath' originates from the Hebrew 'גָּלְיָת' (Golyat), referring to a giant warrior defeated by David in the biblical story. The term has evolved to symbolize a formidable opponent or a giant in various contexts, especially in literature and popular culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Goliath" is said worldwide
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Goliath
Transliteration: Goliath
"Dans l'histoire, Goliath est un géant vaincu par David."
Goliath
Transliteration: Goliath
"In der biblischen Geschichte wird Goliath als Riese beschrieben."
Golia
Transliteration: Golia
"Golia è un simbolo di forza e sfida."
Goliat
Transliteration: Goliat
"La historia de David y Goliat es muy conocida."
Golias
Transliteration: Golias
"Golias é um personagem bíblico que representa um gigante."
गोलियत
Transliteration: Goliat
"गोलियत की कहानी बहुत प्रसिद्ध है।"
歌利亚
Transliteration: Gēlìyà
"大卫与歌利亚的故事是一个经典的寓言。"
골리앗
Transliteration: Goliat
"골리앗은 다윗에게 패배한 거인입니다."
ゴリアテ
Transliteration: Goriate
"ダビデとゴリアテの物語は有名です。"
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