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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieseinen Namen tragen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaɪnən ˈnaːmən ˈtʁaːɡən
"Er trägt einen Namen, den jeder in der Stadt kennt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To have or possess a particular name or title.
"He was proud to bear a name with such a distinguished historical legacy." - 2
To be called or known by a specific designation.
"Every species that walks the earth must bear a name in the taxonomic records."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'beren' (from Old English 'beran', meaning to carry, endure, or bring forth) combined with 'name' (from Old English 'nama'). Historically, it evolved from literal carrying or holding to figurative possession and designation, specifically signifying the official or inherited holding of a title or appellation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bear a name" is said worldwide
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porter un nom
Transliteration: pɔʁte œ̃ nɔm
"C'est un grand honneur de porter un tel nom."
einen Namen tragen
Transliteration: ˈaɪnən ˈnaːmən ˈtʁaːɡən
"Er trägt einen Namen, den jeder in der Stadt kennt."
portare un nome
Transliteration: porˈtare un ˈnome
"È un privilegio portare un nome così importante."
llevar un nombre
Transliteration: ʝeˈβaɾ un ˈnomβɾe
"Es un orgullo llevar un nombre con tanta historia."
portar um nome
Transliteration: puɾˈtaɾ um ˈnõmi
"Ele tem a honra de portar um nome ilustre."
नाम धारण करना
Transliteration: naam dhāraṇ karnā
"एक प्रतिष्ठित नाम धारण करना गर्व की बात है।"
承载名字
Transliteration: chéng zài míng zì
"能够承载这样一个名字是莫大的荣耀。"
이름을 지니다
Transliteration: ireumeul jinida
"그는 명예로운 이름을 지니고 살아간다."
名を帯びる
Transliteration: na o obiru
"立派な名を帯びて生きることは責任を伴う。"
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