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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShaky
/ˈʃeɪ.ki/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by or causing a lack of stability or firmness.
"The table was shaky, making it difficult to write on." - 2
Feeling nervous or unsteady, often due to anxiety.
"After the unexpected news, she felt shaky and unsure of what to do next."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'shaky' originates from the Middle English 'shakie', derived from the verb 'shake', which has roots in Old English 'sceacan', meaning to move back and forth. The term has evolved to describe instability or lack of firmness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shaky" is said worldwide
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instable
Transliteration: ɛ̃stabl
"La table était instable, ce qui rendait l'écriture difficile."
wackelig
Transliteration: ˈvakəlɪç
"Der Tisch war wackelig, was das Schreiben erschwerte."
instabile
Transliteration: inˈstabile
"Il tavolo era instabile, rendendo difficile scrivere."
inestable
Transliteration: inesˈtable
"La mesa estaba inestable, lo que dificultaba escribir."
instável
Transliteration: ĩsˈtavɛl
"A mesa estava instável, dificultando a escrita."
अस्थिर
Transliteration: asthir
"टेबल अस्थिर था, जिससे लिखना मुश्किल हो गया।"
不稳定
Transliteration: bù wěn dìng
"桌子不稳定，写作变得困难。"
불안정한
Transliteration: bulanjeonghan
"테이블이 불안정해서 글쓰기가 어려웠다."
不安定な
Transliteration: fuantei na
"テーブルが不安定で、書くのが難しかった。"
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