🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

コソボ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kosobo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kosovo/ˈkɒs.ə.vəʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"コソボは2008年に独立を宣言しました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A landlocked country in Southeast Europe, located in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula.

    "Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008."
  2. 2

    The region known for its diverse culture and history, particularly during the Ottoman Empire.

    "The cultural heritage of Kosovo reflects its complex history."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Kosovo' is derived from the Serbian word 'kos', meaning 'blackbird', and the suffix '-ovo', which indicates a place. The term has been used since the medieval period, particularly in reference to the region's historical significance in Serbian culture and politics.

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