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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBitter
/ˈbɪtər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
"The coffee was too bitter for my liking, lacking any sweetness." - 2
Feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment.
"She felt bitter about the unfair treatment she received at work."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'bitter' originates from the Old English 'bitter', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*bitra', meaning 'sharp' or 'painful'. Over time, it has evolved to describe both taste and emotional states, reflecting a sense of discomfort or unpleasantness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bitter" is said worldwide
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amer
Transliteration: amer
"Le café était trop amer pour moi."
bitter
Transliteration: bitter
"Der Kaffee war zu bitter für meinen Geschmack."
amaro
Transliteration: amaro
"Il caffè era troppo amaro per me."
amargo
Transliteration: amargo
"El café estaba demasiado amargo para mi gusto."
amargo
Transliteration: amargo
"O café estava muito amargo para mim."
कड़वा
Transliteration: kadwa
"कॉफी मेरे लिए बहुत कड़वी थी।"
苦
Transliteration: kǔ
"咖啡对我来说太苦了。"
쓴
Transliteration: sseun
"커피가 너무 썼어요."
苦い
Transliteration: nigai
"コーヒーは私には苦すぎました。"
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