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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgadget
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gadjet
"Ce gadget facilite la vie quotidienne."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an innovative or novel one.
"The new smartphone comes with a variety of useful gadgets that enhance its functionality." - 2
A device or piece of equipment that serves a specific purpose.
"He bought a kitchen gadget that makes chopping vegetables much easier."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gadget' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, possibly derived from the French word 'gâchette', meaning a small tool or device. Its usage evolved to refer to small mechanical devices or clever inventions, particularly in the context of technology and consumer electronics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gadget" is said worldwide
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Gerät
Transliteration: gerɛt
"Dieses Gadget ist sehr nützlich in der Küche."
gadget
Transliteration: gadjet
"Ce gadget facilite la vie quotidienne."
gadget
Transliteration: gadʒet
"Questo gadget rende la cucina più facile."
gadget
Transliteration: gadjet
"Este gadget es muy útil para cocinar."
gadget
Transliteration: gadjet
"Este gadget facilita a preparação de alimentos."
गैजेट
Transliteration: gaijet
"यह गैजेट खाना बनाने में मदद करता है।"
小工具
Transliteration: xiǎo gōngjù
"这个小工具在厨房里非常有用。"
가젯
Transliteration: gajet
"이 가젯은 요리를 더 쉽게 만들어 줍니다."
ガジェット
Transliteration: gajetto
"このガジェットは料理を簡単にします。"
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