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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries沿岸の
Pronunciation / Transliteration: engan no
"沿岸の町は美しいビーチで有名です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or situated on the coast.
"The coastal town is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant marine life." - 2
Describing regions or areas that are near or along the shoreline.
"Coastal erosion is a significant environmental issue affecting many regions worldwide."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English noun 'coast', originating from Old French 'coste' (slope, rib, coast), which traces back to the Latin 'costa' meaning rib or flank. The adjectival suffix '-al' was added in the late 16th century to form a term denoting connection to or location near a shoreline.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coastal" is said worldwide
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côtier
Transliteration: ko-tyay
"La ville côtière est connue pour ses plages magnifiques."
küsten
Transliteration: küs-ten
"Die Küstenstadt ist berühmt für ihre schönen Strände."
costiero
Transliteration: kos-tee-eh-ro
"La città costiera è famosa per le sue spiagge."
costero
Transliteration: kos-te-ro
"La ciudad costera es conocida por sus playas hermosas."
costeiro
Transliteration: kos-tei-ro
"A cidade costeira é famosa por suas belas praias."
सामुद्रिक
Transliteration: sāmodrik
"सामुद्रिक शहर अपनी खूबसूरत समुद्र तटों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
沿海的
Transliteration: yán hǎi de
"沿海城市以其美丽的海滩而闻名。"
해안의
Transliteration: haean-ui
"해안 도시는 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다."
沿岸の
Transliteration: engan no
"沿岸の町は美しいビーチで有名です。"
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