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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeoju
"마녀는 그 마을에 저주를 내렸다."
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2 senses- 1
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
"The witch placed a terrifying curse upon the royal family."
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To utter offensive and profane words, typically expressing anger or frustration.
"He began to curse under his breath when his car broke down."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'curs', possibly originating from Old French or Latin roots associated with church censures. Historically, it evolved from a religious malediction or invocation of supernatural harm into a general term for swearing, profanity, or a persistent affliction.
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malédiction
Transliteration: malɛdiksjɔ̃
"Une terrible malédiction pèse sur ce château."
Fluch
Transliteration: fluːx
"Der alte Fluch traf die Familie über Generationen hinweg."
maledizione
Transliteration: maleditˈtsione
"Si dice che quella tomba porti una maledizione."
maldición
Transliteration: maldiˈsjon
"El hechicero lanzó una maldición sobre el reino."
maldição
Transliteration: maldiˈsɐ̃w
"Eles tentaram quebrar a maldição antiga."
शाप
Transliteration: shaap
"साधू ने उसे एक गंभीर शाप दिया।"
诅咒
Transliteration: zǔzhòu
"这个古老的陵墓带有一个可怕的诅咒。"
저주
Transliteration: jeoju
"마녀는 그 마을에 저주를 내렸다."
呪い
Transliteration: noroi
"彼は古い呪いによって眠りについた。"
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