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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeṭī
"मछुआरे सुबह जल्दी जेटी पर इकट्ठा हुए।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for boats or as a promenade.
"The fishermen gathered at the pier early in the morning to prepare their boats." - 2
A platform or walkway extending into a body of water, often used for recreational purposes.
"Families enjoyed walking along the pier, taking in the beautiful sunset."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pier' originates from the Middle English term 'piere', which is derived from the Old French 'pier', meaning 'to pierce'. This reflects the structure's function of extending into water, resembling a piercing into the aquatic environment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pier" is said worldwide
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quai
Transliteration: kɛ
"Les pêcheurs se sont rassemblés au quai tôt le matin."
Pier
Transliteration: piːr
"Die Familien genossen es, am Pier entlang zu spazieren."
molo
Transliteration: ˈmɔ.lo
"I pescatori si sono riuniti al molo all'alba."
muelle
Transliteration: ˈmwe.ʝe
"Las familias disfrutaron caminando por el muelle al atardecer."
cais
Transliteration: kaɪs
"Os pescadores se reuniram no cais de manhã cedo."
जेटी
Transliteration: jeṭī
"मछुआरे सुबह जल्दी जेटी पर इकट्ठा हुए।"
码头
Transliteration: mǎtóu
"渔民们清晨早早聚集在码头。"
부두
Transliteration: budu
"어부들은 아침 일찍 부두에 모였습니다."
桟橋
Transliteration: sanbashi
"漁師たちは朝早く桟橋に集まりました。"
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