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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries맥도날드
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Maekdonaldeu
"영화 보고 나서 맥도날드에 갔어요."
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A global fast-food restaurant chain known for its hamburgers, fries, and breakfast items.
"After school, we decided to grab a quick bite at McDonald's." - 2
A place where fast food is served, typically featuring a drive-thru and a play area for children.
"The kids love going to McDonald's because of the play area."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'McDonald's' originates from the surname of the founder, Ray Kroc, who popularized the fast-food chain in the 1950s. The name itself is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac Dhomhnaill', meaning 'son of Donald'. Over time, it has evolved into a global brand synonymous with fast food.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "McDonald's" is said worldwide
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McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Nous avons mangé chez McDonald's après le cinéma."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Nach der Schule gingen wir zu McDonald's."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Abbiamo mangiato da McDonald's dopo il film."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Fuimos a McDonald's después de la película."
McDonald's
Transliteration: McDonald's
"Fomos ao McDonald's depois do cinema."
मैकडॉनल्ड्स
Transliteration: Maikḍŏnālḍs
"हमने फिल्म के बाद मैकडॉनल्ड्स में खाना खाया।"
麦当劳
Transliteration: Màidāngláo
"我们在看完电影后去了麦当劳。"
맥도날드
Transliteration: Maekdonaldeu
"영화 보고 나서 맥도날드에 갔어요."
マクドナルド
Transliteration: Makudonarudo
"映画の後にマクドナルドに行きました。"
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