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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEssere
/ˈɛs.se.re/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To exist or to have being.
"I want to be happy." - 2
To indicate identity or characteristics.
"She is a teacher."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The Italian word 'essere' derives from the Latin 'esse', which means 'to be'. This root has influenced many Romance languages, evolving in form and usage over centuries, but retaining its core meaning related to existence and identity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Essere" is said worldwide
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Être
Transliteration: ɛtʁ
"Je veux être heureux."
Sein
Transliteration: zaɪn
"Ich möchte glücklich sein."
Essere
Transliteration: ˈɛs.se.re
"Voglio essere felice."
Ser
Transliteration: seɾ
"Quiero ser feliz."
Ser
Transliteration: seʁ
"Eu quero ser feliz."
होना
Transliteration: hona
"मैं खुश होना चाहता हूँ।"
是
Transliteration: shì
"我想快乐。"
이다
Transliteration: ida
"나는 행복하고 싶다."
である
Transliteration: dearu
"私は幸せになりたい。"
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