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Pronunciation / Transliteration: vokɐˈsɐ̃w
"Ela descobriu a sua vocação para a pintura."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation.
"She felt a deep calling to pursue medicine and help the underprivileged." - 2
A telephone call or act of making a phone call.
"Long-distance calling has become much more affordable in recent years."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'ceallian', meaning to shout or cry out, influenced by Old Norse 'kalla'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a physical vocal summons to a metaphorical inner urge or strong inclination toward a particular profession or way of life.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Calling"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Calling" is said worldwide
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vocation
Transliteration: vokasjɔ̃
"Elle a trouvé sa véritable vocation dans l'enseignement."
Berufung
Transliteration: bəˈruːfʊŋ
"Er hat seine wahre Berufung als Musiker gefunden."
vocazione
Transliteration: vokatˈtsjone
"La medicina è sempre stata la sua vocazione."
vocación
Transliteration: bokaˈsjon
"Sigue su vocación de ayudar a los demás."
vocação
Transliteration: vokɐˈsɐ̃w
"Ela descobriu a sua vocação para a pintura."
बुलावा
Transliteration: bulawa
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"समाज की सेवा करना ही उसका असली बुलावा था।"
使命
Transliteration: shǐmìng
Script: 中文汉字
"他找到了自己一生的使命。"
천직
Transliteration: cheonjik
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 가르치는 것이 자신의 천직이라고 믿는다."
天職
Transliteration: tenshoku
Script: 日本語
"彼女にとって看護師は天職です。"
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