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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessobborgo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sobˈbɔrɡo
"Hanno deciso di trasferirsi in un sobborgo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A suburban area or community, typically characterized by residential neighborhoods and limited commercial development.
"After living in the city for years, they decided to move to a burb for a quieter lifestyle." - 2
A term used informally to refer to a suburb, often implying a sense of community or family-oriented environment.
"The burb was known for its excellent schools and friendly neighbors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'burb' is a colloquial shortening of 'suburb', which originated in the early 20th century in American English. It reflects a shift in urban planning and lifestyle, where suburban areas became increasingly popular as residential spaces outside of urban centers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Burb" is said worldwide
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banlieue
Transliteration: bɑ̃lɲø
"Ils ont déménagé dans une banlieue tranquille."
Vorort
Transliteration: ˈfoːʁɔrt
"Sie leben in einem ruhigen Vorort."
sobborgo
Transliteration: sobˈbɔrɡo
"Hanno deciso di trasferirsi in un sobborgo."
suburbio
Transliteration: suˈβeɾβjo
"Viven en un suburbio tranquilo."
subúrbio
Transliteration: suˈbuɾbju
"Eles se mudaram para um subúrbio calmo."
उपनगर
Transliteration: upanagar
"वे एक शांत उपनगर में रहते हैं।"
郊区
Transliteration: jiāoqū
"他们住在一个安静的郊区。"
교외
Transliteration: gyo-eo
"그들은 조용한 교외에 살고 있습니다."
郊外
Transliteration: こうがい
"彼らは静かな郊外に住んでいます。"
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