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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesamada
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aˈmaða
"El poeta le dedicó sus versos a su amada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A woman who is beloved by a man; a sweetheart, girlfriend, or romantic partner.
"He brought a bouquet of red roses for his ladylove." - 2
In historical or literary contexts, the idealized female object of courtly devotion and chivalry.
"The knight dedicated his victory in the tournament to his distant ladylove."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived as a compound of 'lady' (from Old English hlæfdige) and 'love' (from Old English lufu). First appearing in the late 14th century during the Middle English period, the term originally referred to a woman who was the object of romantic affection, chivalrous devotion, or courtly love.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ladylove" is said worldwide
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bien-aimée
Transliteration: byɛn-ɛme
"Il a écrit un poème romantique pour sa bien-aimée."
Angebetete
Transliteration: ˈanɡəˌbeːtətə
"Er schickte Blumen an seine Angebetete."
amata
Transliteration: aˈmata
"Il cavaliere pensava sempre alla sua amata."
amada
Transliteration: aˈmaða
"El poeta le dedicó sus versos a su amada."
amada
Transliteration: aˈmada
"Ele declarou seu amor eterno à sua amada."
प्रेयसी
Transliteration: preyasi
"उसने अपनी प्रेयसी के लिए एक सुंदर उपहार खरीदा।"
爱人
Transliteration: àirén
"他带着他的爱人去参加晚会。"
연인
Transliteration: yeon-in
"그는 자신의 연인을 위해 선물을 준비했다."
恋人
Transliteration: koibito
"彼は恋人に美しい指輪を贈りました。"
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