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Pronunciation / Transliteration: banˈkiːna
"I bambini giocavano sulla banchina, raccogliendo sassi."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The land alongside a river, typically characterized by vegetation and wildlife.
"The children played on the river-bank, collecting stones and watching the ducks swim by." - 2
A slope or embankment leading to the water's edge of a river.
"The river-bank was steep and covered in lush grass, making it a perfect spot for picnics."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'river-bank' is derived from the Old English 'rīfan' meaning 'to flow' and 'banc' from Old Norse 'bakki', which refers to the edge or slope of a river. Over time, the term evolved to denote the land alongside a river, emphasizing both its geographical and ecological significance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "River-Bank" is said worldwide
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berge
Transliteration: bɛʁʒ
"Les enfants ont joué sur la berge, ramassant des pierres."
Ufer
Transliteration: ˈuːfɐ
"Die Kinder spielten am Ufer und beobachteten die Enten."
banchina
Transliteration: banˈkiːna
"I bambini giocavano sulla banchina, raccogliendo sassi."
orilla
Transliteration: oˈriʎa
"Los niños jugaban en la orilla, recogiendo piedras."
margem
Transliteration: ˈmaʁʒẽ
"As crianças brincavam na margem, coletando pedras."
नदी का किनारा
Transliteration: nadi ka kinara
"बच्चे नदी के किनारे खेल रहे थे।"
河岸
Transliteration: hé àn
"孩子们在河岸上玩耍，捡石头。"
강둑
Transliteration: gangduk
"아이들이 강둑에서 놀며 돌을 주웠다."
川岸
Transliteration: kawagishi
"子供たちは川岸で遊び、石を集めていました。"
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