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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGoliath
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Goliath
"Dans l'histoire, Goliath est un géant vaincu par David."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing of enormous size or strength.
"In the tech industry, the startup is seen as a Goliath, competing against established giants." - 2
A reference to a biblical figure, specifically a giant defeated by David.
"The story of Goliath and David is often cited as a metaphor for overcoming great odds."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Golyat' (גָּלְיָת), popularized through the biblical account in the Book of Samuel of the Philistine giant slain by David. Over centuries, the proper name transitioned into a common noun and attributive adjective in European languages to denote any person, company, or thing of immense size, strength, or power.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Goliath" is said worldwide
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Goliath
Transliteration: Goliath
"Dans l'histoire, Goliath est un géant vaincu par David."
Goliath
Transliteration: Goliath
"In der biblischen Geschichte wird Goliath als Riese beschrieben."
Golia
Transliteration: Golia
"Golia è un simbolo di forza e sfida."
Goliat
Transliteration: Goliat
"La historia de David y Goliat es muy conocida."
Golias
Transliteration: Golias
"Golias é um personagem bíblico que representa um gigante."
गोलियत
Transliteration: Goliat
"गोलियत की कहानी बहुत प्रसिद्ध है।"
歌利亚
Transliteration: Gēlìyà
"大卫与歌利亚的故事是一个经典的寓言。"
골리앗
Transliteration: Goliat
"골리앗은 다윗에게 패배한 거인입니다."
ゴリアテ
Transliteration: Goriate
"ダビデとゴリアテの物語は有名です。"
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