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Pronunciation / Transliteration: seom
"남쪽의 섬들은 아름다움으로 유명합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A piece of land surrounded by water.
"The southern islands are known for their stunning beaches and vibrant marine life." - 2
A group of islands.
"The southern islands of the archipelago are a popular tourist destination."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'island' comes from the Old English 'īegland', which is a combination of 'īeg' meaning 'island' and 'land'. The term evolved through Middle English as 'iland' before settling into its modern form. The concept of islands has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing isolation or paradise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Islands" is said worldwide
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îles
Transliteration: eel
"Les îles du sud sont célèbres pour leurs plages."
Inseln
Transliteration: in-zeln
"Die südlichen Inseln sind ein beliebtes Urlaubsziel."
isole
Transliteration: ee-so-leh
"Le isole del sud sono famose per la loro bellezza."
islas
Transliteration: ees-las
"Las islas del sur son conocidas por su biodiversidad."
ilhas
Transliteration: ee-lhas
"As ilhas do sul são um destino turístico popular."
द्वीप
Transliteration: dweep
"दक्षिण के द्वीप अपनी सुंदरता के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं।"
岛屿
Transliteration: dǎo yǔ
"南方的岛屿以其美丽的海滩而闻名。"
섬
Transliteration: seom
"남쪽의 섬들은 아름다움으로 유명합니다."
島々
Transliteration: shima-shima
"南の島々は美しさで知られています。"
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