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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLuchar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: luˈt͡ʃaɾ
"Tuvieron que luchar por sus derechos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To seize or hold firmly; to struggle or wrestle with something.
"The two competitors grappled on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand."
- 1
A struggle or contest for superiority or control.
"The political grapple between the two parties intensified as the election approached."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'grapple' originates from the Middle English 'graplen', which is derived from the Old French 'grapiller', meaning to seize or grasp. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin 'grappare', which means to seize or take hold, reflecting a historical evolution from physical grasping to metaphorical struggles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grapple" is said worldwide
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Lutter
Transliteration: lute
"Ils ont dû lutter pour obtenir ce qu'ils voulaient."
Ringen
Transliteration: rɪŋən
"Die beiden Kämpfer rangen um die Kontrolle."
Lottare
Transliteration: lottare
"Hanno dovuto lottare per il loro diritto."
Luchar
Transliteration: luˈt͡ʃaɾ
"Tuvieron que luchar por sus derechos."
Lutar
Transliteration: luˈtaʁ
"Eles tiveram que lutar por suas crenças."
लड़ाई करना
Transliteration: laḍā'ī karnā
"उन्हें अपने अधिकारों के लिए लड़ाई करनी पड़ी।"
搏斗
Transliteration: bódòu
"他们必须为自己的权利搏斗。"
싸우다
Transliteration: ssauda
"그들은 자신의 권리를 위해 싸워야 했다."
格闘する
Transliteration: kakutō suru
"彼らは権利のために格闘しなければならなかった。"
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