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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries오락
Pronunciation / Transliteration: orak
"오락은 스트레스를 해소하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An activity that diverts the mind or attention.
"Reading a good book can be a pleasant diversion from daily stress." - 2
A recreational activity or entertainment.
"The park offers various diversions for families, including playgrounds and picnic areas."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'diversion' originates from the Latin 'diversionem', meaning 'a turning aside'. It evolved through Old French 'diversion', which retained the meaning of a change in direction or focus, particularly in the context of entertainment or distraction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Diversion" is said worldwide
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divertissement
Transliteration: dee-ver-tees-mahn
"Le divertissement est essentiel pour se détendre."
Ablenkung
Transliteration: Ablenkung
"Eine Ablenkung kann helfen, den Stress abzubauen."
divertimento
Transliteration: dee-ver-tee-men-toh
"Il divertimento è importante per il benessere."
diversión
Transliteration: dee-ver-syohn
"La diversión es clave para una vida equilibrada."
diversão
Transliteration: dee-ver-sah-o
"A diversão é essencial para relaxar."
मनोरंजन
Transliteration: manoranjan
"मनोरंजन जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।"
消遣
Transliteration: xiāoqiǎn
"消遣是生活中不可或缺的一部分。"
오락
Transliteration: orak
"오락은 스트레스를 해소하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
娯楽
Transliteration: goraku
"娯楽は生活に欠かせない要素です。"
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