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Pronunciation / Transliteration: byeondeok
"그녀는 변덕으로 여행을 떠났다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
"She bought the expensive dress on a whim during her lunch break." - 2
A capricious or fanciful notion; a passing thought or impulse.
"He indulged every whim of his spoiled pets."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word originates from the early 17th century as a shortening of the obsolete verb 'whimram', meaning a restless desire or odd fancy. It is likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Icelandic 'hvímleita' meaning looking about with restless eyes or darting glances.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Whim" is said worldwide
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caprice
Transliteration: ka.pʁis
"Elle a acheté ce tableau sur un coup de tête."
Laune
Transliteration: ˈlaʊ̯nə
"Er gab das Geld aus einer Laune heraus aus."
capriccio
Transliteration: kaˈprittʃo
"Ha deciso di partire per un capriccio."
capricho
Transliteration: kaˈpɾitʃo
"Compró el coche por un capricho."
capricho
Transliteration: kaˈpɾi.ʃu
"Foi apenas um capricho de momento."
सनक
Transliteration: sanak
"उसने एक सनक में गाड़ी खरीद ली।"
一时兴起
Transliteration: yīshí xīngqǐ
"她凭一时兴起买下了这顶帽子。"
변덕
Transliteration: byeondeok
"그녀는 변덕으로 여행을 떠났다."
気まぐれ
Transliteration: kimagure
"彼女は気まぐれでそれを買った。"
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