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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChallenges
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a difficult task or situation.
"The challenges of climate change require immediate action from all nations." - 2
An invitation or demand to engage in a contest or to prove one's abilities.
"She accepted the challenge to run a marathon despite her busy schedule."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'challenges' is derived from the Old French 'chalenge', which comes from the Latin 'calumnia', meaning 'slander' or 'accusation'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to a call to engage in a contest or a difficult task, reflecting a shift from a legal context to a broader application in various fields.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Challenges" is said worldwide
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Défis
Transliteration: deh-fee
"Les défis du changement climatique nécessitent une action immédiate."
Herausforderungen
Transliteration: heh-rau-sfor-deh-run-gen
"Die Herausforderungen des Klimawandels erfordern sofortige Maßnahmen."
Sfide
Transliteration: sfee-deh
"Le sfide del cambiamento climatico richiedono azioni immediate."
Desafíos
Transliteration: deh-sah-fee-ohs
"Los desafíos del cambio climático requieren acción inmediata."
Desafios
Transliteration: deh-sah-fee-ohs
"Os desafios das mudanças climáticas exigem ação imediata."
चुनौतियाँ
Transliteration: chunautiyan
"जलवायु परिवर्तन की चुनौतियाँ तात्कालिक कार्रवाई की आवश्यकता है।"
挑战
Transliteration: tiǎozhàn
"气候变化的挑战需要立即采取行动。"
도전
Transliteration: dojeon
"기후 변화의 도전은 즉각적인 행동을 요구합니다."
挑戦
Transliteration: chōsen
"気候変動の挑戦には即時の行動が必要です。"
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