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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesguía turística
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈɡi.a tuˈɾis.ti.ka/
"Llevaba una guía turística en su mochila."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A guidebook for travelers, typically one providing detailed information about a country, region, or city.
"She packed an old Baedeker to navigate the historic streets of Vienna." - 2
Any authoritative handbook or manual on a specific subject.
"The manual serves as a complete Baedeker for modern architectural design."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the proper name of Karl Baedeker, a 19th-century German publisher born in Essen who revolutionized travel documentation. His company established a standardized format of guidebooks characterized by reliable information, detailed maps, and star-rating systems for attractions, eventually making his surname a generic eponym for comprehensive travel guides.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Baedeker" is said worldwide
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guide
Transliteration: ɡid
"Il consulte son guide avant de visiter le musée."
Reiseführer
Transliteration: /ˈʁaɪ̯zəˌfyːʁɐ/
"Der Baedeker ist ein klassischer Reiseführer für Europa."
guida turistica
Transliteration: /ˈɡwida tuˈristika/
"Ha comprato una guida turistica per il viaggio a Roma."
guía turística
Transliteration: /ˈɡi.a tuˈɾis.ti.ka/
"Llevaba una guía turística en su mochila."
guia de viagens
Transliteration: /ˈɡi.ɐ dʒi viˈa.ʒẽjs/
"O guia de viagens detalha todos os monumentos históricos."
यात्रा मार्गदर्शिका
Transliteration: yatra margdarshika
"पर्यटक ने शहर घूमने के लिए यात्रा मार्गदर्शिका का उपयोग किया।"
旅游指南
Transliteration: lǚyóu zhǐnán
"这本旅游指南包含了详细的地图。"
여행 안내서
Transliteration: yeohaeng annaeseo
"우리는 여행 안내서를 보며 도시를 둘러보았다."
旅行ガイドブック
Transliteration: ryokō gaidobukku
"彼女は旅行ガイドブック片手に街を歩いた。"
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