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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSociable
/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.bəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Willing to talk and engage in activities with others; friendly.
"She is a sociable person who enjoys hosting gatherings." - 2
Characterized by a tendency to seek companionship.
"The sociable dog loved playing with children at the park."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'sociable' originates from the Latin 'sociabilis', meaning 'able to be joined or allied', which evolved through Old French 'sociable' in the late Middle Ages. Its meaning has shifted over time to emphasize the ability to engage and interact with others in a friendly manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sociable" is said worldwide
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Sociable
Transliteration: so-sya-bl
"Elle est très sociable et aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes."
Gesellig
Transliteration: geh-zel-likh
"Er ist ein geselliger Mensch, der gerne mit Freunden Zeit verbringt."
Sociabile
Transliteration: so-chia-bi-le
"È una persona molto sociabile e ama fare nuove amicizie."
Sociable
Transliteration: so-sia-ble
"Es una persona sociable que disfruta de la compañía de los demás."
Sociável
Transliteration: so-sia-vel
"Ela é muito sociável e gosta de fazer novos amigos."
सामाजिक
Transliteration: samaajik
"वह एक सामाजिक व्यक्ति है जो नए लोगों से मिलना पसंद करता है।"
社交的
Transliteration: shèjiāo de
"她是一个社交的女孩，喜欢和朋友聚会。"
사교적인
Transliteration: sagyojeogin
"그녀는 사교적인 성격으로 새로운 사람들을 만나는 것을 좋아합니다."
社交的な
Transliteration: shakō-teki na
"彼女は社交的な性格で、新しい友達を作るのが好きです。"
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