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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries안개
Pronunciation / Transliteration: an-gye
"안개가 시야를 가렸다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To cover or obscure with fog or mist.
"The headlights of the car were fogged by the heavy mist." - 2
To make unclear or confused.
"The complex instructions fogged my understanding of the task."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fog' originates from the Old Norse word 'fokkr', which referred to a cloud or mist. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe a thick mist or vapor, reflecting the natural phenomenon's impact on visibility and weather conditions.
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brouillard
Transliteration: brouillard
"Le brouillard a rendu la route difficile à voir."
Nebel
Transliteration: Nebel
"Der Nebel machte das Fahren gefährlich."
nebbia
Transliteration: nebbia
"La nebbia ha coperto il paesaggio."
niebla
Transliteration: niebla
"La niebla cubría el camino."
neblina
Transliteration: neblina
"A neblina dificultou a visibilidade."
कोहरा
Transliteration: kohra
"कोहरे ने दृश्यता को कम कर दिया।"
雾
Transliteration: wù
"雾使能见度降低。"
안개
Transliteration: an-gye
"안개가 시야를 가렸다."
霧
Transliteration: kiri
"霧が視界を遮った。"
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