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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmarinheiro
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ma-ri-NYEI-ru
"O marinheiro trabalhou duro durante a tempestade."
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2 senses- 1
A person who works as a member of the crew of a ship or boat, especially in a navy.
"The sailor stood firmly on the deck as the ship prepared to set sail." - 2
A person who engages in sailing as a sport or recreation.
"Experienced sailors navigated the rough waters during the annual yacht race."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English seiler, originating from Old English seglere, related to segl (sail). The term evolved to describe anyone who works as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sailor" is said worldwide
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marinaio
Transliteration: ma-ri-NA-io
"Il marinaio ha legato la corda alla banchina."
marin
Transliteration: marin
"Le marin a hissé les voiles du navire."
Matrose
Transliteration: mat-RO-ze
"Der Matrose blickte über das weite Meer."
marinero
Transliteration: ma-ri-NE-ro
"El marinero saludó desde la cubierta del barco."
marinheiro
Transliteration: ma-ri-NYEI-ru
"O marinheiro trabalhou duro durante a tempestade."
नाविक
Transliteration: navik
"नौसेना का नाविक जहाज पर ड्यूटी दे रहा था।"
水手
Transliteration: shuǐ shǒu
"水手熟练地收起了船帆。"
선원
Transliteration: seon-won
"선원들이 갑판에서 임무를 수행하고 있다."
水兵
Transliteration: sui-hei
"水兵が軍艦の甲板に整列した。"
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