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Pronunciation / Transliteration: doa
"彼女は新鮮な空気を入れるためにドアを開けた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A movable barrier used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or slides.
"She opened the door to let the fresh air in." - 2
A means of access or approach.
"The door to success is hard work and determination."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'door' originates from the Old English 'duru' or 'dor', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*durz', and further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*dʰer-', meaning 'to hold' or 'to support'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to an entryway or barrier in a building.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Door" is said worldwide
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porte
Transliteration: port
"Elle a ouvert la porte pour laisser entrer l'air frais."
Tür
Transliteration: tyr
"Sie öffnete die Tür, um frische Luft hereinzulassen."
porta
Transliteration: porta
"Ha aperto la porta per far entrare l'aria fresca."
puerta
Transliteration: puerta
"Ella abrió la puerta para dejar entrar aire fresco."
porta
Transliteration: porta
"Ela abriu a porta para deixar o ar fresco entrar."
दरवाज़ा
Transliteration: darwaza
"उसने ताज़ी हवा आने के लिए दरवाज़ा खोला।"
门
Transliteration: mén
"她打开门让新鲜空气进来。"
문
Transliteration: mun
"그녀는 신선한 공기를 들이기 위해 문을 열었다."
ドア
Transliteration: doa
"彼女は新鮮な空気を入れるためにドアを開けた。"
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