World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesguiar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gee-ahr
"El mapa nos puede guiar hasta el tesoro oculto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To show or indicate the way to someone, or to direct someone's movement through unfamiliar territory.
"Local volunteers will guide visitors through the historical district."
- 1
A person who advises, instructs, or leads someone through life events, complex tasks, or unfamiliar places.
"She acted as a reliable guide through the complicated legal process."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French verb 'guider', which likely originated from Frankish roots related to guiding or leading. It entered Middle English in the 14th century, evolving from meanings associated with showing the way to exerting leadership, instruction, and governance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guide" is said worldwide
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guider
Transliteration: gee-day
"Un bon professeur sait guider ses élèves vers la réussite."
führen
Transliteration: fue-ren
"Der erfahrene Bergsteiger wird uns durch den Nebel führen."
guidare
Transliteration: gwee-dah-reh
"La bussola ci ha aiutato a guidare la nave in sicurezza."
guiar
Transliteration: gee-ahr
"El mapa nos puede guiar hasta el tesoro oculto."
guiar
Transliteration: gee-ahr
"Ele vai nos guiar pela cidade nova."
मार्गदर्शन करना
Transliteration: margdarshan karna
"एक अच्छा शिक्षक हमेशा छात्रों का मार्गदर्शन करता है।"
引导
Transliteration: yǐndǎo
"导游负责引导我们参观博物馆。"
안내하다
Transliteration: annaehada
"그는 우리를 박람회장까지 안내해 주었다."
案内する
Transliteration: annai suru
"ボランティアが観光客を神社へ案内した。"
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