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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchwanengesang
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Schwanengesang
"Der Roman gilt als der literarische Schwanengesang des Autors."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The final performance, activity, or appearance of a person, typically before their retirement or death.
"The veteran actor announced that this film would be his swan song."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'swan song' originates from the ancient belief that swans sing a beautiful song just before they die. This notion can be traced back to Greek and Roman literature, where it symbolized a final act of artistic expression or a farewell. Over time, it evolved into a metaphor for a person's last performance or work before retirement or death.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swan Song" is said worldwide
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chant du cygne
Transliteration: chant du cygne
"Ce match sera son chant du cygne avant qu'il ne prenne sa retraite."
Schwanengesang
Transliteration: Schwanengesang
"Der Roman gilt als der literarische Schwanengesang des Autors."
canto del cigno
Transliteration: canto del cigno
"La sua ultima esibizione fu il vero canto del cigno."
canto del cisne
Transliteration: canto del cisne
"Este concierto marca el canto del cisne de la famosa banda de rock."
canto do cisne
Transliteration: canto do cisne
"A última pintura do artista foi o seu canto do cisne."
अंतिमी गीत
Transliteration: antimi geet
Script: अंतिम गीत
"यह संगीतकार का अंतिम गीत था।"
绝唱
Transliteration: juéchàng
"这部电影被认为是这位伟大导演的绝唱。"
백조의 노래
Transliteration: baekjo-ui norae
"그 무대는 노배우의 백조의 노래였다."
白鳥の歌
Transliteration: hakuchō no uta
"そのアルバムは彼らの白鳥の歌となった。"
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