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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCisne
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sees-nee
"O cisne nadava graciosamente no lago."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large waterbird with a long neck, known for its elegance and often found in lakes and rivers.
"The swan glided gracefully across the lake, leaving ripples in its wake." - 2
A symbol of beauty and grace, often used in literature and art.
"In the story, the princess transformed into a swan, embodying both beauty and sorrow."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'swan' originates from Old English 'swan', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*swana', and further traced back to Proto-Indo-European '*swen-', meaning 'to sound' or 'to sing'. This reflects the bird's notable vocalizations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swan" is said worldwide
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Cygne
Transliteration: see-gn
"Le cygne nageait majestueusement sur le lac."
Schwan
Transliteration: shvahn
"Der Schwan schwamm elegant über den See."
Cigno
Transliteration: chee-nyo
"Il cigno nuotava serenamente nel lago."
Cisne
Transliteration: sees-neh
"El cisne nadaba elegantemente en el lago."
Cisne
Transliteration: sees-nee
"O cisne nadava graciosamente no lago."
हंस
Transliteration: Hans
"हंस झील में सुंदरता से तैर रहा था।"
天鹅
Transliteration: tiān'é
"天鹅优雅地在湖面上游动。"
백조
Transliteration: baekjo
"백조가 호수 위를 우아하게 헤엄쳤다."
白鳥
Transliteration: hakuchou
"白鳥が湖を優雅に泳いでいた。"
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