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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkɔm.nən/
"Sie nutzte jede freie Minute, um ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu vervollkommnen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To sharpen a blade or tool using a whetstone or abrasive surface.
"The chef took a moment to hone his knife before slicing the delicate fish." - 2
To refine or perfect something over a period of time, especially a skill or technique.
"She spent years trying to hone her writing style into something truly unique."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English noun 'hān', meaning 'stone', of Germanic origin and related to Old Norse 'hein'. Historically used to describe the sharpening of blades on a whetstone, the verb has evolved metaphorically to describe the refinement of skills, techniques, or arguments to a state of perfection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hone" is said worldwide
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aiguiser
Transliteration: /ɛ.ɡi.ze/
"Il a passé des années à aiguiser son talent artistique."
vervollkommnen
Transliteration: /fɛɐ̯ˈfɔlkɔm.nən/
"Sie nutzte jede freie Minute, um ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu vervollkommnen."
perfezionare
Transliteration: /per.fet.tjoˈna.re/
"Ha lavorato duro per perfezionare la sua tecnica di nuoto."
perfeccionar
Transliteration: /peɾ.fek.si.oˈnaɾ/
"El orador pasó horas para perfeccionar su discurso."
aperfeiçoar
Transliteration: /a.peʁ.faj.suˈaɾ/
"Ele dedicou sua vida a aperfeiçoar suas habilidades musicais."
निmhaarना
Transliteration: nikhaarana
Script: निखारना
"उसने अपनी कला को निखारने के लिए बहुत मेहनत की।"
磨炼
Transliteration: mòliàn
"他花了好几年时间来磨炼自己的写作技巧。"
연마하다
Transliteration: yeonmahada
"그는 자신의 기술을 연마하기 위해 매일 연습했다."
磨く
Transliteration: migaku
"彼女は自分のスキルを磨くためにセミナーに参加した。"
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