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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDint
/dɪnt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A blow or stroke, especially one that leaves a mark.
"The car had a noticeable dint on the side after the accident." - 2
The force or effort used to achieve something.
"By dint of hard work, she managed to complete her degree."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'dint' originates from the Old English word 'dynt', meaning a blow or stroke. It has evolved over centuries, retaining the connotation of force or impact, often used in phrases like 'by dint of' to indicate achieving something through effort or force.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dint" is said worldwide
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coup
Transliteration: koo
"Il a laissé une marque après le coup."
Schlag
Transliteration: shlahg
"Das Auto hatte einen deutlichen Schlag an der Seite."
colpo
Transliteration: kohl-po
"C'era un evidente colpo sulla fiancata dell'auto."
golpe
Transliteration: gol-peh
"El coche tenía un golpe notable en el lado."
golpe
Transliteration: gol-peh
"O carro tinha um golpe visível na lateral."
धक्का
Transliteration: dhakka
"गाड़ी के किनारे पर एक स्पष्ट धक्का था।"
撞击
Transliteration: zhuàngjī
"汽车侧面有明显的撞击痕迹。"
타격
Transliteration: tagyeok
"차의 측면에 눈에 띄는 타격이 있었다."
打撃
Transliteration: dageki
"車の側面には目立つ打撃があった。"
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