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Native Script:한국어 한글
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeong-sin
"그는 강한 정신력을 가지고 있다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The non-physical part of a person regarded as their true self, encompassing mind, character, and emotional energy.
"Despite the physical hardship, her unbroken spirit kept the entire team motivated." - 2
The prevailing tone, tendency, or general attitude of a period, group, or situation.
"The project was executed in the true spirit of collaboration and mutual respect."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'spirit' originates from the Latin 'spiritus', meaning 'breath' or 'soul', which evolved through Old French 'esprit' before entering Middle English. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass the essence or vital force of a being.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spirit" is said worldwide
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esprit
Transliteration: ɛs.pʁi
"Il a agi avec un grand esprit d'équipe."
Geist
Transliteration: ɡaɪ̯st
"Der Geist dieses Gesetzes ist sehr klar."
spirito
Transliteration: ˈspi.ri.to
"Ha dimostrato un grande spirito di sacrificio."
espíritu
Transliteration: esˈpi.ɾi.tu
"El espíritu navideño se siente en todo el pueblo."
espírito
Transliteration: iʃˈpi.ɾi.tu
"Ele manteve o espírito positivo durante a crise."
आत्मा
Transliteration: ātmā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसकी आत्मा हमेशा जीवित रहेगी।"
精神
Transliteration: jīng shén
Script: 中文汉字
"我们要发扬团结合作的精神。"
정신
Transliteration: jeong-sin
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 강한 정신력을 가지고 있다."
精神
Transliteration: seishin
Script: 日本語
"彼は強い精神力で困難を乗り越えた。"
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