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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFestung
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fes-tung
"Die Festung war gut geschützt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fortified building or military stronghold.
"The ancient fortress stood tall against the invading army." - 2
A place of security or refuge.
"In times of trouble, her home became a fortress for her family."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fortress' originates from the Latin 'fortis', meaning strong, and evolved through Old French 'forteresse' in the medieval period, reflecting the architectural advancements in military defense structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fortress" is said worldwide
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forteresse
Transliteration: for-tuh-res
"La forteresse était imprenable."
Festung
Transliteration: fes-tung
"Die Festung war gut geschützt."
fortezza
Transliteration: for-tet-za
"La fortezza resisteva agli attacchi."
fortaleza
Transliteration: for-ta-le-za
"La fortaleza era impenetrable."
fortaleza
Transliteration: for-ta-le-za
"A fortaleza resistiu ao ataque."
किला
Transliteration: kila
"किला दुर्गम था।"
堡垒
Transliteration: bǎolěi
"这个堡垒是不可攻破的。"
요새
Transliteration: yosae
"그 요새는 매우 강력했다."
要塞
Transliteration: yōsai
"その要塞は攻撃に耐えた。"
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