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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBegat
/bɪˈɡæt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To procreate or to cause to exist; used especially in a biblical context.
"In the genealogy, it was noted that Adam begat Seth." - 2
To bring about or produce; often used in a more general sense.
"The new policies begat a wave of innovation in the industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'biġetan', meaning to acquire, obtain, or beget, combining the prefix 'be-' with 'ġetan' (to get). Historically preserved primarily through archaic biblical translations such as the King James Bible to denote paternal lineage and generation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Begat" is said worldwide
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engendré
Transliteration: ɑ̃ʒɑ̃dʁe
"Il a engendré plusieurs enfants."
gezeugt
Transliteration: ɡəˈtsɔʏɡt
"Er hat viele Kinder gezeugt."
generato
Transliteration: dʒeneˈrato
"Ha generato molti figli."
engendrado
Transliteration: en.xenˈðɾa.ðo
"Él ha engendrado varios hijos."
gerado
Transliteration: ʒeˈɾadu
"Ele gerou muitos filhos."
उत्पन्न किया
Transliteration: utpann kiya
"उसने कई बच्चों को उत्पन्न किया।"
生育
Transliteration: shēngyù
"他生育了许多孩子。"
낳다
Transliteration: nahda
"그는 많은 아이를 낳았다."
生む
Transliteration: umu
"彼は多くの子供を生んだ。"
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