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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gyeongbi
"개가 집을 지키고 있다."
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2 senses- 1
The act of watching over or protecting someone or something.
"The dog is guarding the house while the owners are away." - 2
To keep safe from harm or danger.
"The security personnel are guarding the entrance to the event."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'guarding' originates from the Old French 'guarder', which means to keep safe or protect. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the meaning of protection and vigilance, reflecting the importance of safety in social structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guarding" is said worldwide
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garde
Transliteration: gard
"Le chien garde la maison."
Wachsamkeit
Transliteration: vaksamkeit
"Der Hund ist wachsam und schützt das Haus."
guardia
Transliteration: guardia
"Il cane fa la guardia alla casa."
guardia
Transliteration: guardia
"El perro está de guardia en la casa."
guarda
Transliteration: guarda
"O cachorro está de guarda na casa."
रक्षा
Transliteration: raksha
"कुत्ता घर की रक्षा कर रहा है।"
守卫
Transliteration: shǒuwèi
"狗在守卫房子。"
경비
Transliteration: gyeongbi
"개가 집을 지키고 있다."
警備
Transliteration: keibi
"犬が家を警備している。"
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