World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries通勤する
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsūkin suru
"彼は電車で通勤しています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis.
"She commutes to the city center by train every morning."
- 1
The journey made when traveling between home and place of work.
"My daily commute takes about forty-five minutes each way."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin commutare, meaning 'to change completely or exchange', formed from com- (prefix meaning 'together') and mutare ('to change'). In the late 19th century in North America, the term evolved to describe the reduction of a transportation fare for frequent travelers, eventually becoming the standard verb for traveling regularly between one's home and place of work.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Commute"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Commute" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
faire un trajet
Transliteration: fɛʁ œ̃ tʁaʒɛ
"Il fait un long trajet tous les jours pour aller au travail."
pendeln
Transliteration: pɛndl̩n
"Er pendelt jeden Tag mit dem Zug zur Arbeit."
pendolare
Transliteration: pendoˈlare
"Molti lavoratori pendolano verso la città ogni mattina."
viajar diariamente
Transliteration: bjaˈxaɾ ðjˈaɾjamente
"Tengo que viajar diariamente al centro para trabajar."
deslocar-se
Transliteration: deʒluˈkaɾ-si
"Ele desloca-se de comboio todos os dias."
आ आना-जाना
Transliteration: aana-jana
Script: आना-जाना
"वह रोज काम के लिए सफर करता है।"
通勤
Transliteration: tōng qín
"他每天坐地铁通勤。"
통근하다
Transliteration: tong-geun-ha-da
"나는 매일 지하철로 통근한다."
通勤する
Transliteration: tsūkin suru
"彼は電車で通勤しています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Commute"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.