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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmassagem nas mãos
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ma-sa-ʒem naz mãws
"Ela pediu uma massagem nas mãos para aliviar o estresse."
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2 senses- 1
The therapeutic or relaxing manipulation of the muscles, skin, and joints of the hand.
"She received a soothing hand-massage at the spa to relieve tension after a long day of typing." - 2
A technique used in caregiving or healthcare to provide comfort, improve circulation, and promote relaxation in patients.
"The nurse offered a gentle hand-massage to help the elderly patient relax before sleep."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound formed from the Old English 'hand', derived from Proto-Germanic '*handuz', and 'massage', which entered English in the 19th century from French, ultimately tracing back to the Arabic root 'mass' meaning 'to touch, stroke' or the Greek 'massein' meaning 'to knead'. Historically used in therapeutic and grooming contexts, it combines the specific anatomical instrument with the deliberate manipulation of soft tissues.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hand-massage" is said worldwide
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massage des mains
Transliteration: ma-saj dey man
"Un massage des mains aide à détendre les muscles fatigués."
Handmassage
Transliteration: ˈhantmaˌsaːʒə
"Die Handmassage sorgt für pure Entspannung."
massaggio alle mani
Transliteration: mas-sad-djo alle ma-ni
"Il massaggio alle mani migliora la circolazione."
masaje de manos
Transliteration: ma-sa-xe de ma-nos
"Disfrutó de un relajante masaje de manos en el spa."
massagem nas mãos
Transliteration: ma-sa-ʒem naz mãws
"Ela pediu uma massagem nas mãos para aliviar o estresse."
हाथ की मालिश
Transliteration: hath ki malish
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"तनाव कम करने के लिए हाथ की मालिश बहुत फायदेमंद होती है।"
手部按摩
Transliteration: shǒu bù àn mó
Script: 中文汉字
"手部按摩可以有效缓解疲劳。"
핸드 마사지
Transliteration: haen-deu ma-sa-ji
Script: 한국어 한글
"그녀는 피로를 풀기 위해 핸드 마사지를 받았다."
ハンドマッサージ
Transliteration: hando massaji
Script: 日本語
"リラクゼーションのためにハンドマッサージを受けました。"
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