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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries여가수
Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeo-gasu
"그 여가수는 그녀의 목소리로 관객을 매료시켰다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A female singer, especially one who performs popular music.
"The songstress captivated the audience with her powerful voice." - 2
A woman who composes or writes songs.
"As a talented songstress, she not only sings but also writes her own lyrics."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'songstress' is a compound word formed from 'song' and the suffix '-stress', which is derived from the Latin '-trix', indicating a female agent. The word emerged in the early 20th century as a way to specifically denote female singers, reflecting a growing recognition of women's contributions to music.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Songstress" is said worldwide
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chanteuse
Transliteration: shahn-tuhz
"La chanteuse a ébloui le public avec sa voix puissante."
Sängerin
Transliteration: zɛŋəʁɪn
"Die Sängerin fesselte das Publikum mit ihrer Darbietung."
cantante
Transliteration: kanˈtante
"La cantante ha incantato il pubblico con la sua voce."
cantante
Transliteration: kanˈtante
"La cantante impresionó a todos con su actuación."
cantora
Transliteration: kanˈtoɾɐ
"A cantora encantou o público com sua performance."
गायिका
Transliteration: gāyikā
"गायिका ने अपनी आवाज़ से सभी को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
女歌手
Transliteration: nǚ gē shǒu
"这位女歌手用她的声音打动了观众。"
여가수
Transliteration: yeo-gasu
"그 여가수는 그녀의 목소리로 관객을 매료시켰다."
女性歌手
Transliteration: josei kashu
"その女性歌手は彼女の声で観客を魅了しました。"
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