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Pronunciation / Transliteration: sammaan
"उसने अपने साथियों का सम्मान अर्जित किया।"
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2 senses- 1
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"She has earned the respect of her peers through her hard work and dedication."
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To admire someone or something deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
"It is important to respect the opinions of others, even if you disagree."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'respect' originates from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'regard' or 'consideration'. It evolved through Old French 'respecter' before entering Middle English in the late 14th century, retaining the sense of holding someone or something in high regard.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Respect" is said worldwide
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respect
Transliteration: ʁɛspɛkt
"Il a gagné le respect de ses collègues."
Respekt
Transliteration: ʁɛˈspɛkt
"Er hat den Respekt seiner Kollegen gewonnen."
rispetto
Transliteration: risˈpɛtto
"Ha guadagnato il rispetto dei suoi colleghi."
respeto
Transliteration: resˈpe.to
"Ha ganado el respeto de sus compañeros."
respeito
Transliteration: ʁesˈpejtu
"Ele ganhou o respeito de seus colegas."
सम्मान
Transliteration: sammaan
"उसने अपने साथियों का सम्मान अर्जित किया।"
尊重
Transliteration: zūnzhòng
"他赢得了同事的尊重。"
존경
Transliteration: jong-gyeong
"그는 동료들의 존경을 받았다."
尊敬
Transliteration: sonkei
"彼は同僚の尊敬を得た。"
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