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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCaça
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkasɐ
"A caça é uma prática comum em várias regiões."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of pursuing and capturing or killing wild animals for food, sport, or trade.
"Hunting is a popular activity in many rural communities, where people rely on it for sustenance." - 2
The practice of searching for something, often used in a broader context.
"The hunting for rare artifacts has become a significant part of the archaeological field."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'hunting' originates from the Old English 'huntian', which means 'to chase or pursue'. It is derived from Proto-Germanic *hunþōną, which is related to the act of pursuing game for food or sport. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of wildlife pursuit, both for sustenance and recreation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hunting" is said worldwide
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Chasse
Transliteration: ʃas
"La chasse est une activité populaire dans de nombreuses régions rurales."
Jagd
Transliteration: jaɡt
"Die Jagd ist in vielen ländlichen Gemeinschaften verbreitet."
Caccia
Transliteration: ˈkattʃa
"La caccia è una tradizione in molte culture."
Caza
Transliteration: ˈkaθa
"La caza es una actividad que se practica en muchas comunidades rurales."
Caça
Transliteration: ˈkasɐ
"A caça é uma prática comum em várias regiões."
शिकार
Transliteration: shikaar
"शिकार कई ग्रामीण समुदायों में एक महत्वपूर्ण गतिविधि है।"
狩猎
Transliteration: shòuliè
"狩猎在许多农村社区中是一项重要活动。"
사냥
Transliteration: sanyang
"사냥은 많은 농촌 지역에서 중요한 활동입니다."
狩猟
Transliteration: shuryō
"狩猟は多くの農村地域で重要な活動です。"
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