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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMechanic
/məˈkæn.ɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially automobiles.
"After the car broke down, I took it to the mechanic for repairs." - 2
A worker skilled in the use of tools and machinery.
"The mechanic was able to fix the engine in no time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'mechanicus', originating from the ancient Greek 'mēchanikos' (pertaining to machines or contrivances), ultimately rooted in 'mēchanē' (machine, engine, or contrivance). It entered English in the late 14th century, initially referring to someone who performed manual labor, before evolving to specifically denote a skilled worker who repairs and maintains machinery and engines.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mechanic" is said worldwide
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mécanicien
Transliteration: mekanisyen
"Le mécanicien a réparé ma voiture."
Mechaniker
Transliteration: Mechániker
"Der Mechaniker hat mein Auto repariert."
meccanico
Transliteration: mekániko
"Il meccanico ha sistemato la mia auto."
mecánico
Transliteration: mekániko
"El mecánico arregló mi coche."
mecânico
Transliteration: mekániko
"O mecânico consertou meu carro."
मैकेनिक
Transliteration: maikenik
"मैकेनिक ने मेरी कार ठीक कर दी।"
机械师
Transliteration: jīxièshī
"机械师修好了我的车。"
정비사
Transliteration: jeongbisa
"정비사가 내 차를 고쳤다."
整備士
Transliteration: seibishi
"整備士が私の車を修理しました。"
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