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10 Language-to-English DictionariesChegam-Suik
/ˈtʃeɪɡɑːm suːɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Korean practice involving the collection or seizing of water, often associated with rituals or cultural events.
"During the festival, participants engaged in chegam-suik to bless the crops with water." - 2
A metaphorical expression used to describe the act of grasping opportunities or resources.
"In business, chegam-suik is essential for success in competitive markets."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'chegam-suik' originates from Korean, where 'chegam' refers to 'the act of catching or seizing' and 'suik' translates to 'water'. This compound reflects a cultural significance in Korean folklore, particularly in relation to water-related rituals and practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chegam-Suik" is said worldwide
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Attraper l'eau
Transliteration: a-trah-per lay-oh
"Lors du festival, les participants ont attrapé l'eau pour bénir les cultures."
Wasser fangen
Transliteration: vah-ser fan-gen
"Während des Festivals fingen die Teilnehmer Wasser, um die Ernte zu segnen."
Catturare acqua
Transliteration: kat-tu-ra-re ak-kwa
"Durante il festival, i partecipanti hanno catturato acqua per benedire i raccolti."
Atrapar agua
Transliteration: a-tra-par a-gwa
"Durante el festival, los participantes atraparon agua para bendecir las cosechas."
Capturar água
Transliteration: kap-tu-rar ah-gwa
"Durante o festival, os participantes capturaram água para abençoar as colheitas."
पानी पकड़ना
Transliteration: paani pakadna
"त्योहार के दौरान, प्रतिभागियों ने फसलों को आशीर्वाद देने के लिए पानी पकड़ा।"
抓水
Transliteration: zhuā shuǐ
"在节日中，参与者抓水以祝福作物。"
체감수익
Transliteration: chegam-suik
"축제 동안 참가자들은 작물에 물을 주기 위해 체감수익을 했습니다."
水を捕まえる
Transliteration: mizu o tsukamaeru
"祭りの間、参加者は作物を祝福するために水を捕まえました。"
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