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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBurning
/ˈbɜrnɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of combustion or the state of being on fire.
"The burning of the forest caused significant ecological damage."
- 1
Producing or emitting flames or heat.
"The burning candle illuminated the dark room."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'burning' originates from the Old English 'byrnian', which means to consume with fire. Its usage has evolved over centuries, reflecting both literal and metaphorical meanings associated with heat and intensity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Burning" is said worldwide
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brûlant
Transliteration: bʁy.lɑ̃
"La flamme brûlante a éclairé la pièce."
brennend
Transliteration: ˈbʁɛn̩n̩t
"Die brennende Kerze warf Schatten an die Wand."
bruciante
Transliteration: bruˈtʃante
"La fiamma bruciante illuminava la stanza."
ardiente
Transliteration: arˈðjente
"La vela ardiente iluminaba la habitación."
ardente
Transliteration: aʁˈdẽ.tʃi
"A vela ardente iluminou o quarto."
जलता हुआ
Transliteration: jalta hua
"जलता हुआ मोमबत्ती कमरे को रोशन कर रहा था।"
燃烧的
Transliteration: ránshāo de
"燃烧的蜡烛照亮了房间。"
타는
Transliteration: taneun
"타는 촛불이 방을 밝혔습니다."
燃えている
Transliteration: moete iru
"燃えているろうそくが部屋を照らしていました。"
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