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Pronunciation / Transliteration: noroi
"彼は古い呪いによって眠りについた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
"The witch placed a terrifying curse upon the royal family."
- 1
To utter offensive and profane words, typically expressing anger or frustration.
"He began to curse under his breath when his car broke down."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'curs', of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English 'cursian' (to curse). Over time, the term evolved from ecclesiastical condemnations to broader folk traditions of invoking supernatural harm and profane outbursts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Curse" is said worldwide
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malédiction
Transliteration: malɛdiksjɔ̃
"Une terrible malédiction pèse sur ce château."
Fluch
Transliteration: fluːx
"Der alte Fluch traf die Familie über Generationen hinweg."
maledizione
Transliteration: maleditˈtsione
"Si dice che quella tomba porti una maledizione."
maldición
Transliteration: maldiˈsjon
"El hechicero lanzó una maldición sobre el reino."
maldição
Transliteration: maldiˈsɐ̃w
"Eles tentaram quebrar a maldição antiga."
शाप
Transliteration: shaap
"साधू ने उसे एक गंभीर शाप दिया।"
诅咒
Transliteration: zǔzhòu
"这个古老的陵墓带有一个可怕的诅咒。"
저주
Transliteration: jeoju
"마녀는 그 마을에 저주를 내렸다."
呪い
Transliteration: noroi
"彼は古い呪いによって眠りについた。"
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