World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesZeichentrickfilm
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsai-khen-trik-film
"Die Kinder schauen gerne Zeichentrickfilme."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way.
"The cartoon in the newspaper made everyone laugh." - 2
A film or television show that features animated characters.
"My kids love watching cartoons on Saturday mornings."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cartoon' originates from the Italian 'cartone', meaning 'large paper' or 'cardboard', which was used in the 16th century to describe a preparatory drawing for a work of art. Over time, it evolved to refer to humorous illustrations and animated films.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cartoon" is said worldwide
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dessin animé
Transliteration: deh-sin ah-nee-may
"Les enfants adorent regarder des dessins animés."
Zeichentrickfilm
Transliteration: tsai-khen-trik-film
"Die Kinder schauen gerne Zeichentrickfilme."
cartone animato
Transliteration: car-toh-neh ah-nee-mah-toh
"I bambini amano guardare cartoni animati."
dibujo animado
Transliteration: dee-boo-ho ah-nee-mah-do
"Los niños disfrutan viendo dibujos animados."
desenho animado
Transliteration: deh-zayn-yoh ah-nee-mah-do
"As crianças adoram assistir a desenhos animados."
कार्टून
Transliteration: kaartoon
"बच्चों को कार्टून देखना बहुत पसंद है।"
动画片
Transliteration: dònghuà piàn
"孩子们喜欢看动画片。"
애니메이션
Transliteration: aenimeisyeon
"아이들은 애니메이션을 보는 것을 좋아합니다."
アニメ
Transliteration: anime
"子供たちはアニメを見るのが好きです。"
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