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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ninfu
"古代の神話では、ニンフは自然の美しさと結びついていました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.
"In ancient tales, the nymphs would often be seen dancing in the moonlight by the river." - 2
A young woman or girl, especially one who is attractive or lively.
"The garden was filled with nymphs, each more enchanting than the last."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'nymph' originates from the Greek 'nymphē', meaning 'young woman' or 'bride', often referring to a minor female deity associated with nature. It evolved through Latin 'nympha' before entering Middle English, where it retained its mythological connotations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nymph" is said worldwide
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Nymphe
Transliteration: nɛ̃f
"Dans la mythologie, une nymphe est souvent associée à la beauté de la nature."
Nymphe
Transliteration: ˈnʏmfə
"In alten Geschichten tanzen die Nymphen im Mondlicht."
Ninfa
Transliteration: ˈninfə
"Le ninfe erano considerate le custodi delle acque e delle foreste."
Ninfa
Transliteration: ˈninfə
"Las ninfas son figuras mitológicas que representan la belleza de la naturaleza."
Ninfa
Transliteration: ˈnĩfɐ
"As ninfas eram frequentemente retratadas em poemas antigos."
निम्फ
Transliteration: Nimph
"प्राचीन कथाओं में, निम्फ अक्सर नदियों के किनारे नृत्य करते हुए देखी जाती थीं।"
女神
Transliteration: nǚshén
"在古代神话中，女神常常与自然的美丽相联系。"
닌프
Transliteration: ninpeu
"고대 신화에서 닌프는 자연의 아름다움과 관련이 있었습니다."
ニンフ
Transliteration: ninfu
"古代の神話では、ニンフは自然の美しさと結びついていました。"
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