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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIntrigo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: inˈtriːɡo
"Il romanzo era pieno di intrighi politici."
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2 senses- 1
A secret plan or scheme, often involving deceit.
"The novel was filled with political intrigue and unexpected betrayals."
- 1
To arouse the curiosity or interest of someone.
"The mysterious painting intrigued the visitors at the gallery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'intrigue', which traces back to the Italian 'intreccio' (plot, complication), originating from the Latin verb 'intricare' meaning to entangle or perplex. The term entered the English language in the late 17th century, initially retaining connotations of underhand plotting before expanding to denote arousing curiosity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intrigue" is said worldwide
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Intrigue
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tʁiɡ
"Le roman était rempli d'intrigues politiques."
Intrige
Transliteration: ɪnˈtʁiːɡə
"Der Roman war voller politischer Intrigen."
Intrigo
Transliteration: inˈtriːɡo
"Il romanzo era pieno di intrighi politici."
Intriga
Transliteration: inˈtɾiɣa
"La novela estaba llena de intrigas políticas."
Intriga
Transliteration: ĩˈtɾigɐ
"O romance estava cheio de intrigas políticas."
साज़िश
Transliteration: sāzish
"उपन्यास में राजनीतिक साज़िशें भरी हुई थीं।"
阴谋
Transliteration: yīnmóu
"这部小说充满了政治阴谋。"
음모
Transliteration: eummo
"소설은 정치적 음모로 가득 차 있었다."
陰謀
Transliteration: inbō
"その小説は政治的陰謀に満ちていた。"
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