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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVent
/vɛnt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.
"The room was stuffy, so she opened the vent to let in some fresh air."
- 1
To provide a means of escape or release for something, especially emotions or thoughts.
"He needed to vent his frustrations after a long day at work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'vent' originates from the Latin 'ventus', meaning 'wind', which evolved through Old French 'vent' before entering Middle English. Over time, its meanings expanded from a simple opening for air to include various contexts of release and expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vent" is said worldwide
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aération
Transliteration: aération
"L'aération de la pièce est essentielle pour une bonne circulation de l'air."
Lüftung
Transliteration: Lüftung
"Die Lüftung im Raum sorgt für frische Luft."
ventilazione
Transliteration: ventilazione
"La ventilazione è importante per mantenere l'aria fresca."
ventilación
Transliteration: ventilación
"La ventilación adecuada es crucial para la salud del ambiente."
ventilação
Transliteration: ventilação
"A ventilação do ambiente é fundamental para o conforto."
वेंट
Transliteration: vent
"कमरे में ताजगी लाने के लिए वेंट खोलना जरूरी है।"
通风口
Transliteration: tōngfēngkǒu
"房间的通风口需要定期清洁。"
환기구
Transliteration: hwanggigu
"방의 환기구를 열어 신선한 공기를 들여보세요."
通気口
Transliteration: つうきこう
"部屋の通気口を開けて新鮮な空気を入れましょう。"
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