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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries残酷な
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zankokuna
"残酷な冬は多くの人々を家なしにしました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Savage; cruel; harsh.
"The brutal winter left many without shelter." - 2
Characterized by extreme violence or cruelty.
"The documentary depicted the brutal realities of war."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'brutal' originates from the Latin 'brutalis', meaning 'rough' or 'savage', which is derived from 'brutus', meaning 'heavy' or 'dull'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to describe actions or behaviors that are cruel or savage in nature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brutal" is said worldwide
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brutal
Transliteration: bru-tal
"L'hiver brutal a laissé beaucoup de gens sans abri."
brutal
Transliteration: bru-tal
"Der brutale Winter ließ viele ohne Unterkunft."
brutale
Transliteration: bru-ta-le
"L'inverno brutale ha lasciato molti senza riparo."
brutal
Transliteration: bru-tal
"El invierno brutal dejó a muchos sin refugio."
brutal
Transliteration: bru-tal
"O inverno brutal deixou muitos sem abrigo."
क्रूर
Transliteration: krur
"क्रूर सर्दी ने कई लोगों को आश्रय के बिना छोड़ दिया।"
残酷的
Transliteration: cánkù de
"残酷的冬天让许多人无家可归。"
잔인한
Transliteration: jan-inhan
"잔인한 겨울은 많은 사람들을 집 없이 남겨두었습니다."
残酷な
Transliteration: zankokuna
"残酷な冬は多くの人々を家なしにしました。"
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