World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesHollow
/ˈhɒl.əʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a space or cavity inside; not solid.
"The tree trunk was hollow, providing a home for various animals."
- 1
A cavity or space within a solid object.
"The hollow of the rock served as a shelter from the storm."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English adjective 'holh' (meaning having a cavity or hole), originating from Proto-Germanic *hulaz. Over centuries, the term evolved to describe both physical empty spaces and metaphorically insincere or sunken features.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hollow" is said worldwide
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Creux
Transliteration: kruh
"Le tronc de l'arbre était creux, offrant un abri aux animaux."
Hohl
Transliteration: hohl
"Der Baumstamm war hohl und bot vielen Tieren ein Zuhause."
Cavo
Transliteration: kavo
"Il tronco dell'albero era cavo, fornendo rifugio a vari animali."
Hueco
Transliteration: weko
"El tronco del árbol estaba hueco, proporcionando un hogar para varios animales."
Oco
Transliteration: oku
"O tronco da árvore estava oco, oferecendo abrigo a vários animais."
खोखला
Transliteration: khokhla
"पेड़ का तना खोखला था, जो कई जानवरों के लिए आश्रय प्रदान करता था।"
空心
Transliteration: kōngxīn
"树干是空心的，为各种动物提供了栖息地。"
비어 있는
Transliteration: bieo itneun
"나무 줄기는 비어 있어 여러 동물에게 집을 제공했습니다."
空洞
Transliteration: kūdō
"木の幹は空洞で、さまざまな動物の家を提供しました。"
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