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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries이탈리아인
Pronunciation / Transliteration: italia-in
"그는 친구들에게 이탈리아인이라고 불렸다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A derogatory term for an Italian, especially an Italian-American.
"He was often called a wop by those who didn't understand his culture." - 2
An offensive term used to describe someone of Italian descent.
"The use of the word wop in conversation is considered highly disrespectful."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'wop' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century as a derogatory term for Italian immigrants in the United States. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from the Italian phrase 'guappo', meaning 'a swaggering man' or 'a dandy'. Over time, it has evolved into a pejorative term reflecting ethnic prejudice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wop" is said worldwide
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Italien
Transliteration: italien
"Il a été appelé Italien par ses camarades."
Italiener
Transliteration: italiener
"Er wurde von seinen Freunden als Italiener bezeichnet."
Italiano
Transliteration: italiano
"È stato chiamato italiano dai suoi amici."
Italiano
Transliteration: italiano
"Lo llamaron italiano por su acento."
Italiano
Transliteration: italiano
"Ele foi chamado de italiano por seus amigos."
इतालवी
Transliteration: italavi
"उसे उसके दोस्तों ने इतालवी कहा।"
意大利人
Transliteration: Yìdàlì rén
"他被朋友称为意大利人。"
이탈리아인
Transliteration: italia-in
"그는 친구들에게 이탈리아인이라고 불렸다."
イタリア人
Transliteration: Itaria-jin
"彼は友達にイタリア人と呼ばれた。"
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