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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Geureunika
"피카소의 '게르니카'는 전쟁의 고통을 표현하고 있습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A town in Spain that was the site of a devastating bombing during the Spanish Civil War, often used as a symbol of the tragedies of war.
"The painting 'Guernica' by Picasso captures the anguish of the town's destruction." - 2
A famous painting by Pablo Picasso that depicts the suffering caused by war, inspired by the bombing of the town.
"In art history, 'Guernica' is regarded as a powerful anti-war statement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Guernica' originates from the Basque town of Guernica in Spain, which became widely known due to the bombing during the Spanish Civil War in 1937. The event inspired Pablo Picasso's famous painting, symbolizing the horrors of war and suffering.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Guernica"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Guernica" is said worldwide
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Guernica
Transliteration: Gernika
"La peinture 'Guernica' de Picasso est un symbole de la souffrance causée par la guerre."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernika
"Das Gemälde 'Guernica' von Picasso zeigt die Schrecken des Krieges."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernica
"Il dipinto 'Guernica' di Picasso è un potente messaggio contro la guerra."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernica
"La obra 'Guernica' de Picasso representa el sufrimiento de la guerra."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernica
"A pintura 'Guernica' de Picasso é um símbolo do horror da guerra."
ग्वेरनिका
Transliteration: Gvernika
"पिकासो की पेंटिंग 'ग्वेरनिका' युद्ध के दर्द को दर्शाती है।"
格尔尼卡
Transliteration: Gé ěr ní kǎ
"毕加索的《格尔尼卡》是对战争的强烈控诉。"
게르니카
Transliteration: Geureunika
"피카소의 '게르니카'는 전쟁의 고통을 표현하고 있습니다."
ゲルニカ
Transliteration: Gerunika
"ピカソの『ゲルニカ』は戦争の悲惨さを表現しています。"
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