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10 Language-to-English DictionariesActionfilm
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Aktionfilm
"Der neue Actionfilm hat viele spannende Szenen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genre of film that emphasizes physical action, including fight scenes, chases, and stunts.
"The latest action-film features breathtaking stunts and a gripping storyline." - 2
A movie that typically includes high-energy sequences and often revolves around a hero overcoming obstacles.
"She loves watching action-films because they keep her on the edge of her seat."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'action' originating from the Latin 'actio' (via Old French), denoting movement or deeds, and 'film' from Old English 'filmen' (membrane or thin skin), later adopted in the late 19th century to describe photographic motion pictures. The compound 'action film' emerged globally in the mid-20th century alongside the maturation of Hollywood cinema to categorize movies characterized by high-energy stunts, physical chases, and combat.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Action film" is said worldwide
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film d'action
Transliteration: film d'action
"Le dernier film d'action a reçu des critiques élogieuses."
Actionfilm
Transliteration: Aktionfilm
"Der neue Actionfilm hat viele spannende Szenen."
film d'azione
Transliteration: film d'azione
"Il film d'azione ha attirato un grande pubblico."
película de acción
Transliteration: película de acción
"La última película de acción fue un gran éxito."
filme de ação
Transliteration: filme de ação
"O filme de ação teve muitas cenas emocionantes."
एक्शन फिल्म
Transliteration: ekṣan film
"नवीनतम एक्शन फिल्म ने दर्शकों का ध्यान खींचा।"
动作片
Transliteration: dòngzuò piàn
"这部动作片的特效非常精彩。"
액션 영화
Transliteration: aeksyeon yeonghwa
"그 액션 영화는 많은 관객을 끌어모았다."
アクション映画
Transliteration: akushon eiga
"そのアクション映画は大ヒットしました。"
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