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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesjuchhe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: juchhe
"Die Piraten riefen yo-ho-ho und tranken Rum."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A cheerful or hearty exclamation traditionally associated with pirates, often followed by a mention of rum.
"The crew sang sea shanties with a lusty yo-ho-ho as they set sail."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in maritime folklore and pirate shanties, 'yo-ho-ho' is a traditional nautical exclamation popularized in 19th-century literature, most notably in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island' (1883). The term mimics the rhythmic shouting of sailors hauling ropes or drinking heartily.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Yo-ho-ho" is said worldwide
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hisse et ho
Transliteration: is e o
"Les marins chantaient yo-ho-ho sur le pont."
juchhe
Transliteration: juchhe
"Die Piraten riefen yo-ho-ho und tranken Rum."
oh issa
Transliteration: oh issa
"I pirati cantavano yo-ho-ho."
yo-ho-ho
Transliteration: yo-ho-ho
"Los piratas cantaban yo-ho-ho con una botella de ron."
içar
Transliteration: issar
"Os piratas entoavam yo-ho-ho no navio."
यो-हो-हो
Transliteration: yo-ho-ho
"समुद्री डाकुओं ने yo-ho-ho का नारा लगाया।"
哟荷
Transliteration: yō hé
"海盗们喊着yo-ho-ho。"
요호호
Transliteration: yo-ho-ho
"해적들이 요호호 하고 소리쳤다."
ヨーホホー
Transliteration: yo-ho-ho
"海賊たちはヨーホホーと歌った。"
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