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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bukhyang
"북향 창문은 많은 햇빛을 받을 수 있습니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing a location or structure that is oriented toward the north.
"The north-facing windows allow for ample sunlight throughout the day." - 2
Referring to a property or area that receives sunlight primarily from the north.
"In colder climates, a north-facing garden may not receive enough warmth for certain plants."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'north-facing' is a compound adjective formed from 'north', derived from Old English 'norð', and 'facing', which comes from the verb 'face', originating from Latin 'facere'. The combination reflects a directional orientation that has been significant in architecture and geography since the Middle Ages.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "North-Facing" is said worldwide
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orienté vers le nord
Transliteration: oriente vers le nord
"Les fenêtres orientées vers le nord laissent entrer beaucoup de lumière."
nach Norden ausgerichtet
Transliteration: nach Norden ausgerichtet
"Die nach Norden ausgerichteten Fenster bieten viel Sonnenlicht."
rivolto a nord
Transliteration: rivolto a nord
"Le finestre rivolte a nord permettono di avere molta luce."
orientado al norte
Transliteration: orientado al norte
"Las ventanas orientadas al norte permiten mucha luz."
voltado para o norte
Transliteration: voltado para o norte
"As janelas voltadas para o norte permitem muita luz."
उत्तर की ओर
Transliteration: uttar ki or
"उत्तर की ओर वाली खिड़कियाँ बहुत धूप देती हैं।"
朝北
Transliteration: zhāo běi
"朝北的窗户可以获得充足的阳光。"
북향
Transliteration: bukhyang
"북향 창문은 많은 햇빛을 받을 수 있습니다."
北向き
Transliteration: kitamuki
"北向きの窓はたくさんの光を取り入れます。"
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