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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kagi
"彼女は鍵でドアを閉めました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device for securing a door, lid, or container, typically operated by a key or combination.
"She turned the lock to secure the door before leaving the house."
- 1
To fasten or secure something with a lock.
"Please lock the gate after you leave."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lock' originates from the Old English 'locc', meaning 'to fasten' or 'to enclose'. It has roots in Proto-Germanic *lukwō, which also relates to the concept of securing or fastening something.
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Verrou
Transliteration: vɛʁu
"Elle a tourné le verrou pour sécuriser la porte."
Schloss
Transliteration: ʃlɔs
"Er schloss die Tür mit dem Schloss ab."
Lucchetto
Transliteration: lukˈketto
"Ha chiuso la porta con il lucchetto."
Cerradura
Transliteration: θeɾaˈðuɾa
"Ella cerró la puerta con la cerradura."
Fechadura
Transliteration: feʃaˈduɾa
"Ele trancou a porta com a fechadura."
ताला
Transliteration: tālā
"उसने दरवाज़ा ताले से बंद किया।"
锁
Transliteration: suǒ
"她用锁锁上了门。"
자물쇠
Transliteration: jamulsoe
"그녀는 자물쇠로 문을 잠갔다."
鍵
Transliteration: kagi
"彼女は鍵でドアを閉めました。"
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