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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSwine
/swaɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A domesticated pig, especially one that is raised for food.
"The farmer raised swine for their meat and by-products." - 2
A term used derogatorily to describe a person regarded as contemptible or disgusting.
"He was called a swine for his rude behavior at the party."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'swine' originates from Old English 'swīn', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*swiną', meaning 'pig'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to pigs and hogs, reflecting both literal and metaphorical uses in English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swine" is said worldwide
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porc
Transliteration: pɔʁ
"Le fermier élève des porcs pour leur viande."
Schwein
Transliteration: ʃvaɪn
"Der Bauer züchtet Schweine für ihr Fleisch."
maiale
Transliteration: maˈjale
"Il contadino alleva maiali per la loro carne."
cerdo
Transliteration: ˈθeɾðo
"El granjero cría cerdos por su carne."
porco
Transliteration: ˈpoʁku
"O fazendeiro cria porcos para a carne."
सुअर
Transliteration: suar
"किसान मांस के लिए सुअर पालता है।"
猪
Transliteration: zhū
"农民养猪以获取肉。"
돼지
Transliteration: dwaeji
"농부는 고기를 위해 돼지를 기릅니다."
豚
Transliteration: buta
"農家は肉のために豚を育てています。"
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