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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries시에라
Pronunciation / Transliteration: si-e-ra
"시에라 네바다 산맥은 아름다운 자연으로 유명합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mountain range or a series of peaks.
"The Sierra Nevada is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife." - 2
A geographical term used to describe a rugged mountain range.
"The hikers planned their trip through the Sierra to experience the breathtaking views."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sierra' originates from the Spanish word for 'saw', which refers to the jagged peaks of mountains resembling a saw's teeth. It was adopted into English in the 19th century, primarily through exploration and geographical naming.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sierra" is said worldwide
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sierra
Transliteration: si-eh-ra
"La Sierra Nevada est célèbre pour ses paysages magnifiques."
Sierra
Transliteration: zi-e-ra
"Die Sierra Nevada ist bekannt für ihre atemberaubende Natur."
sierra
Transliteration: si-e-ra
"La Sierra Nevada è famosa per la sua bellezza naturale."
sierra
Transliteration: si-e-ra
"La Sierra Nevada es conocida por su impresionante belleza."
serra
Transliteration: ser-ra
"A Serra da Estrela é famosa pela sua beleza natural."
सिर्रा
Transliteration: sirra
"सिर्रा पर्वत श्रृंखला अद्भुत प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य के लिए जानी जाती है।"
山脉
Transliteration: shān mài
"内华达山脉以其壮丽的自然风光而闻名。"
시에라
Transliteration: si-e-ra
"시에라 네바다 산맥은 아름다운 자연으로 유명합니다."
シエラ
Transliteration: shiera
"シエラネバダ山脈はその美しい自然で知られています。"
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