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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jong-gyong-ha-da
"나는 그의 용기를 존경합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To regard an object, quality, or person with respect, pleasure, or approval.
"I really admire her dedication to environmental conservation." - 2
To look at something with pleasure and appreciation.
"We stood on the balcony to admire the breathtaking sunset over the mountains."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'admirari', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'mirari' (to wonder at, from 'mirus' meaning wonderful). It entered the English language in the 16th century via Middle French 'admirer', initially retaining its root sense of wondering at or regarding with wonder, before shifting toward its modern primary meaning of expressing warm approval, respect, or affection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Admire" is said worldwide
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admirer
Transliteration: ad-mi-re
"J'admire son courage face à l'adversité."
bewundern
Transliteration: be-wun-dern
"Ich bewundere ihre Entschlossenheit."
ammirare
Transliteration: am-mi-ra-re
"Ammiriamo la bellezza di questo paesaggio."
admirar
Transliteration: ad-mi-rar
"Admiro mucho el trabajo de mi profesor."
admirar
Transliteration: ad-mi-rar
"Eu admiro a sua sinceridade."
प्रशंसा करना
Transliteration: prashansa karna
"मैं उनकी कड़ी मेहनत की प्रशंसा करता हूँ।"
钦佩
Transliteration: qīn pèi
"我非常钦佩他的才能。"
존경하다
Transliteration: jong-gyong-ha-da
"나는 그의 용기를 존경합니다."
感心する
Transliteration: kanshin suru
"彼女の才能には本当に感心します。"
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