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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries헤라트
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Herateu
"헤라트는 아프가니스탄 서부에 위치한 유서 깊은 도시입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The third-largest city in Afghanistan, located in the northwestern part of the country, known for its rich history, exquisite Islamic architecture, and cultural heritage.
"Herat is famous for its ancient citadel and vibrant traditional arts." - 2
A province in northwestern Afghanistan surrounding the city of the same name, bordering Iran and Turkmenistan.
"The province of Herat serves as a crucial economic and trade hub connecting Central Asia and the Middle East."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Avestan name Harôyu and Old Persian Haraiva, designating the region along the Hari River. Through historical evolution across Persian and Islamic dynasties, the name settled into its modern Dari and Pashto form, representing one of Afghanistan's oldest and most historically significant cultural centers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Herat" is said worldwide
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Hérat
Transliteration: e.ʁat
"Hérat est une ville historique située dans le nord-ouest de l'Afghanistan."
Herat
Transliteration: heˈʁaːt
"Herat ist bekannt für seine reiche Geschichte und Architektur."
Herat
Transliteration: eˈrat
"Herat è una delle città più antiche dell'Afghanistan."
Herat
Transliteration: eˈɾat
"Herat es una ciudad histórica situada en el noroeste de Afganistán."
Herate
Transliteration: eˈɾatʃi
"Herate é uma cidade importante na região ocidental do Afeganistão."
हेरात
Transliteration: herāt
"हेरात पश्चिम अफ़ग़ानिस्तान का एक ऐतिहासिक शहर है।"
赫拉特
Transliteration: Hèlātè
"赫拉特是阿富汗西北部的一座历史名城。"
헤라트
Transliteration: Herateu
"헤라트는 아프가니스탄 서부에 위치한 유서 깊은 도시입니다."
ヘラート
Transliteration: Herāto
"ヘラートはアフガニスタン西部にある歴史的な都市です。"
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