🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

영양

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeongyang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Nourishment/ˈnʊr.ɪʃ.mənt/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"균형 잡힌 식단은 어린이에게 필요한 영양을 제공합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The food and other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

    "A balanced diet provides the essential nourishment for children to grow strong."
  2. 2

    The act of nourishing or the state of being nourished.

    "Emotional nourishment is just as important as physical nourishment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'nourishment' originates from the Middle English 'nourisshment', derived from the Old French 'nourrissement', which in turn comes from the Latin 'nutrimentum', meaning 'food' or 'nourishment'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only physical sustenance but also emotional and intellectual support.

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