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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHalcyon Days
/ˈhælsiən deɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
"She often reminisced about the halcyon days of her childhood spent by the seaside." - 2
A time characterized by calmness and tranquility, often used in a nostalgic context.
"The halcyon days of summer were filled with laughter and joy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'halcyon' originates from the Greek word 'alkyone', referring to a mythical bird believed to calm the sea during its nesting period. Over time, 'halcyon days' evolved to signify a period of peace and tranquility, often reflecting nostalgia for better times.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Halcyon Days" is said worldwide
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Jours halcyoniens
Transliteration: Zhoor al-syon-yen
"Elle se souvient des jours halcyoniens de son enfance."
Halcyon-Tage
Transliteration: Halcyon-Tah-ge
"Sie denkt oft an die Halcyon-Tage ihrer Kindheit."
Giorni alcyon
Transliteration: Jor-ni al-kyon
"Ricorda i giorni alcyon della sua giovinezza."
Días halcyon
Transliteration: Días al-syon
"Ella recuerda los días halcyon de su infancia."
Dias halcyon
Transliteration: Días al-syon
"Ela se lembra dos dias halcyon da sua juventude."
हल्कियन दिन
Transliteration: Halkiyan din
"वह अपने बचपन के हल्कियन दिन याद करती है।"
宁静的日子
Transliteration: Níngjìng de rìzi
"她常常怀念宁静的日子。"
평화로운 날들
Transliteration: Pyeonghwaroun naldeul
"그녀는 평화로운 날들을 자주 회상합니다."
穏やかな日々
Transliteration: Odayakana hibi
"彼女は穏やかな日々をよく思い出します。"
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