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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries토너먼트
Pronunciation / Transliteration: to-neomenteu
"이번 토너먼트는 많은 팀이 참가합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
"The annual chess tournament attracted players from all over the world." - 2
A sporting event in which multiple teams or individuals compete against each other in a structured format.
"The basketball tournament will take place over the weekend."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tournament' originates from the Old French 'torneiement', derived from 'torner', meaning 'to turn'. It was used in the context of medieval contests where knights would compete in various events, evolving to encompass a broader range of competitive events in modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tournament" is said worldwide
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tournoi
Transliteration: toor-nwah
"Le tournoi de tennis a attiré de nombreux spectateurs."
Turnier
Transliteration: tur-nee-er
"Das Fußballturnier fand im Sommer statt."
torneo
Transliteration: tor-neh-o
"Il torneo di pallavolo si svolgerà a maggio."
torneo
Transliteration: tor-neh-o
"El torneo de ajedrez se celebrará el próximo mes."
torneio
Transliteration: tor-nay-o
"O torneio de futebol será emocionante."
प्रतियोगिता
Transliteration: pratiyogita
"क्रिकेट प्रतियोगिता इस महीने होगी।"
锦标赛
Transliteration: jǐn biāo sài
"这个篮球锦标赛吸引了很多观众。"
토너먼트
Transliteration: to-neomenteu
"이번 토너먼트는 많은 팀이 참가합니다."
トーナメント
Transliteration: tōnamento
"このトーナメントは非常に競争が激しいです。"
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