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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGolondrina
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡo.lonˈdɾi.na
"Las golondrinas regresan en primavera."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, agile bird known for its long wings and tail, often seen in the summer.
"The swallows returned in the spring, filling the skies with their graceful flight."
- 1
To cause (food or drink) to pass down the throat.
"She had to swallow her pride and apologize for her mistake."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'swallow' originates from Old English 'swealwian', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*swalwōną', meaning 'to swallow'. Its usage has evolved over centuries to encompass both the action of consuming food and the name of the bird known for its swift flight.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swallow" is said worldwide
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Hirondelle
Transliteration: iʁɔ̃.dɛl
"Les hirondelles reviennent au printemps."
Schwalbe
Transliteration: ˈʃvalbə
"Die Schwalben kehren im Frühling zurück."
Rondine
Transliteration: ronˈdi.ne
"Le rondini tornano in primavera."
Golondrina
Transliteration: ɡo.lonˈdɾi.na
"Las golondrinas regresan en primavera."
Andorinha
Transliteration: ɐ̃.doˈɾi.ɲɐ
"As andorinhas voltam na primavera."
गुलाबी चिड़िया
Transliteration: gulābī chiṛiyā
"गुलाबी चिड़िया वसंत में लौटती हैं।"
燕子
Transliteration: yànzi
"燕子在春天回来了。"
제비
Transliteration: jebi
"제비는 봄에 돌아옵니다."
ツバメ
Transliteration: tsubame
"ツバメは春に戻ってきます。"
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