🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

히말라야 산맥

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Himalaya Sanmaek

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Himalayan Mountains/hɪməˈleɪən ˈmaʊntənz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"히말라야 산맥은 많은 등산객들이 찾는 곳입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A major mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.

    "The Himalayan Mountains are home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest."
  2. 2

    A region characterized by high peaks and diverse ecosystems, often associated with unique cultural and geographical features.

    "The Himalayan Mountains attract trekkers and climbers from around the globe."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Himalayan' derives from the Sanskrit word 'Himalaya', which means 'abode of snow'. The name has been used since ancient times to refer to the mountain range that separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The word 'mountains' comes from the Latin 'mons', meaning 'mountain', which evolved through Old French into Middle English.

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