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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGuernica
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Guernika
"Das Gemälde 'Guernica' von Picasso zeigt die Schrecken des Krieges."
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A town in Spain that was the site of a devastating bombing during the Spanish Civil War, often used as a symbol of the tragedies of war.
"The painting 'Guernica' by Picasso captures the anguish of the town's destruction." - 2
A famous painting by Pablo Picasso that depicts the suffering caused by war, inspired by the bombing of the town.
"In art history, 'Guernica' is regarded as a powerful anti-war statement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Basque town name Gernika, which gained global significance due to the infamous 1937 aerial bombing during the Spanish Civil War. The term evolved internationally to become a universal symbol representing the horrific suffering, devastation, and tragedy inflicted by the atrocities of war.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guernica" is said worldwide
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Guernica
Transliteration: Gernika
"La peinture 'Guernica' de Picasso est un symbole de la souffrance causée par la guerre."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernika
"Das Gemälde 'Guernica' von Picasso zeigt die Schrecken des Krieges."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernica
"Il dipinto 'Guernica' di Picasso è un potente messaggio contro la guerra."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernica
"La obra 'Guernica' de Picasso representa el sufrimiento de la guerra."
Guernica
Transliteration: Guernica
"A pintura 'Guernica' de Picasso é um símbolo do horror da guerra."
ग्वेरनिका
Transliteration: Gvernika
"पिकासो की पेंटिंग 'ग्वेरनिका' युद्ध के दर्द को दर्शाती है।"
格尔尼卡
Transliteration: Gé ěr ní kǎ
"毕加索的《格尔尼卡》是对战争的强烈控诉。"
게르니카
Transliteration: Geureunika
"피카소의 '게르니카'는 전쟁의 고통을 표현하고 있습니다."
ゲルニカ
Transliteration: Gerunika
"ピカソの『ゲルニカ』は戦争の悲惨さを表現しています。"
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