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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInconvenience
/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.əns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state or an instance of a problem or trouble that causes disadvantage, discomfort, or annoyance.
"We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the station."
- 1
To cause trouble, difficulty, or discomfort to someone.
"I hope this new schedule does not inconvenience you too much."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'inconvenientia', combining the negative prefix 'in-' (not) with 'convenientia' (agreement, suitableness), which stems from 'convenire' (to come together, suit). It entered the English language in the late 15th century to describe something that does not suit one's comfort or needs, causing trouble or difficulty.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inconvenience" is said worldwide
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inconvénient
Transliteration: /ɛ̃.kɔ̃.ve.njɑ̃/
"Vveillez nous excuser pour ce désagrément."
Unannehmlichkeit
Transliteration: /ˈʊnʔanˌneːmlɪçkaɪt/
"Wir entschuldigen uns für die Unannehmlichkeiten."
inconveniente
Transliteration: /iŋ.kon.veˈnjɛn.te/
"Ci scusiamo per il disservizio."
inconveniente
Transliteration: /iŋ.koɱ.韦ˈnjen.te/
"Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente causado."
inconveniente
Transliteration: /ĩ.kõ.ve.niˈẽ.tʃi/
"Pedimos desculpas por qualquer inconveniente."
असुविधा
Transliteration: asuvidhā
"असुविधा के लिए हमें खेद है।"
不便
Transliteration: búbiàn
"对于给您带来的不便，我们深表歉意。"
불편
Transliteration: bulpyeon
"불편을 드려 죄송합니다."
不便
Transliteration: fuben
"ご不便をおかけして申し訳ありません。"
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