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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKarussell
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaʁuˈzɛl
"Die Kinder hatten Spaß auf dem Karussell auf dem Jahrmarkt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A revolving machine or device with seats for riders, often found at amusement parks.
"The children laughed as they rode the merry-go-round at the fair." - 2
A similar device used for training horses or for exercise.
"The trainer used a merry-go-round to help the horses build stamina."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'merry-go-round' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'merry', meaning cheerful or lively, and 'go-round', indicating a circular motion. It reflects the playful nature of the amusement ride, which has roots in medieval jousting games where horses would circle around a central point.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Merry-Go-Round" is said worldwide
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carrousel
Transliteration: kaʁu.zɛl
"Les enfants ont ri en montant sur le carrousel au parc d'attractions."
Karussell
Transliteration: kaʁuˈzɛl
"Die Kinder hatten Spaß auf dem Karussell auf dem Jahrmarkt."
giostra
Transliteration: dʒosˈtra
"I bambini si sono divertiti sulla giostra al parco."
carrusel
Transliteration: ka.ruˈsel
"Los niños se rieron mientras montaban en el carrusel en la feria."
carrossel
Transliteration: kaʁoˈsɛl
"As crianças se divertiram no carrossel do parque de diversões."
घूमता हुआ घोड़ा
Transliteration: ghoomta hua ghoda
"बच्चे मेले में घूमते हुए घोड़े पर बैठकर हंस रहे थे।"
旋转木马
Transliteration: xuánzhuǎn mùmǎ
"孩子们在游乐园的旋转木马上欢笑。"
회전목마
Transliteration: hoejeonmokma
"아이들은 놀이공원의 회전목마에서 즐거워했습니다."
メリーゴーランド
Transliteration: merīgōrando
"子供たちは遊園地のメリーゴーランドで楽しんでいました。"
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