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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGasse
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡasə
"Die Kinder spielten in der Gasse hinter den Häusern."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A narrow passageway between or behind buildings.
"The children played in the alley behind the houses." - 2
A path or lane, especially in a city.
"The alley was filled with graffiti and art."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'alei', borrowed from Old French 'aler' meaning 'to go', ultimately originating from the Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'. Over time, the meaning shifted from a general pathway or walk to specifically designate a narrow back street or passage between buildings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Alley" is said worldwide
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ruelle
Transliteration: ʁy.ɛl
"Les enfants ont joué dans la ruelle derrière les maisons."
Gasse
Transliteration: ˈɡasə
"Die Kinder spielten in der Gasse hinter den Häusern."
vicolo
Transliteration: ˈvi.kolo
"I bambini giocavano nel vicolo dietro le case."
callejón
Transliteration: ka.leˈxon
"Los niños jugaron en el callejón detrás de las casas."
beco
Transliteration: ˈbɛ.ku
"As crianças brincaram no beco atrás das casas."
गली
Transliteration: gali
"बच्चे घरों के पीछे गली में खेल रहे थे।"
小巷
Transliteration: xiǎo xiàng
"孩子们在房子后面的巷子里玩。"
골목
Transliteration: golmok
"아이들이 집 뒤 골목에서 놀고 있었다."
路地
Transliteration: roji
"子供たちは家の裏の路地で遊んでいた。"
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