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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbesta
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbɛstɐ
"A besta vagava pela floresta."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large and dangerous animal, especially one that is wild.
"The beast roamed freely in the forest, instilling fear in the local villagers." - 2
A person who is cruel, brutal, or savage.
"He acted like a beast during the argument, showing no regard for her feelings."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'beast' originates from the Latin 'bestia', meaning 'animal' or 'beast', which was adopted into Old French as 'beste' before entering Middle English. Over time, it evolved to refer to any large or dangerous animal, and has also taken on metaphorical meanings in literature and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beast" is said worldwide
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bête
Transliteration: bɛt
"La bête errait librement dans la forêt."
Tier
Transliteration: tiːɐ̯
"Das Tier war gefährlich und wild."
bestia
Transliteration: ˈbɛstja
"La bestia si aggirava nel bosco."
bestia
Transliteration: ˈbestia
"La bestia causó miedo entre los aldeanos."
besta
Transliteration: ˈbɛstɐ
"A besta vagava pela floresta."
जानवर
Transliteration: jaanvar
"जानवर जंगल में घूम रहा था।"
野兽
Transliteration: yěshòu
"野兽在森林中游荡。"
짐승
Transliteration: jimseung
"짐승이 숲속을 돌아다녔다."
獣
Transliteration: kemono
"獣が森をさまよっていた。"
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