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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dunoe-geim
"체스는 대표적인 두뇌게임 중 하나입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An intellectual puzzle, riddle, or activity designed to stimulate the brain and test cognitive skills.
"Solving complex logic puzzles and riddles is a great mind game to keep your brain sharp." - 2
Psychological manipulation intended to intimidate, confuse, or gain an advantage over someone.
"He tried to play mind games with his opponents during the chess tournament to make them lose focus."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the noun 'mind' (from Old English 'gemynd', meaning memory or thought) with 'game' (from Old English 'gamen', meaning amusement or diversion). Emerging in the mid-20th century, it initially referred to psychological manipulation and tactical maneuvers, later expanding to include intellectual challenges and puzzles designed to test cognitive abilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mind game" is said worldwide
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jeu psychologique
Transliteration: ʒø psi.kɔ.lɔ.ʒik
"Il essaie de jouer à des jeux psychologiques avec ses collègues."
Denkspiel
Transliteration: ˈdɛŋkˌʃpiːl
"Dieses Rätsel ist ein echtes Denkspiel."
gioco mentale
Transliteration: ˈdʒɔːko menˈtale
"I test di logica sono ottimi giochi mentali."
juego mental
Transliteration: ˈxweɣo menˈtal
"Los rompecabezas son un buen juego mental."
jogo mental
Transliteration: ˈʒoɡu mẽˈtaɫ
"Aquele enigma foi um verdadeiro jogo mental."
दिमागी खेल
Transliteration: dimāgī khel
"यह पहेली एक बेहतरीन दिमागी खेल है।"
智力游戏
Transliteration: zhìlì yóuxì
"解谜是一种很好的智力游戏。"
두뇌게임
Transliteration: dunoe-geim
"체스는 대표적인 두뇌게임 중 하나입니다."
頭脳ゲーム
Transliteration: zunō gēmu
"パズルは面白い頭脳ゲームです。"
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