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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessabio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈsa.βjo/
"El sabio aconsejó al joven líder sobre la justicia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man distinguished for his experience, good judgment, and profound knowledge.
"The villagers sought advice from the wise man living at the edge of the forest." - 2
One of the Magi or astrologers from the East who traditionally visited the infant Jesus.
"The children's play featured three wise men bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'wīs' (wise, learned) combined with 'mann' (man, human being). Historically used to describe a person possessing great experience, knowledge, and good judgment, often functioning as an advisor or sage within a community.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wise man" is said worldwide
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sage
Transliteration: /saʒ/
"Le vieux sage a partagé ses conseils avec les jeunes."
Weiser
Transliteration: /ˈvaɪ̯zɐ/
"Der Weise gab dem König klugen Rat."
saggio
Transliteration: /ˈsad.dʒo/
"Tutti ascoltavano i consigli del saggio."
sabio
Transliteration: /ˈsa.βjo/
"El sabio aconsejó al joven líder sobre la justicia."
sábio
Transliteration: /ˈsa.bi.u/
"O sábio respondeu à pergunta com uma parábola."
ज्ञानी पुरुष
Transliteration: gyani purush
"गाँव के ज्ञानी पुरुष ने समस्या का समाधान निकाला।"
智者
Transliteration: zhì zhě
"智者总能在困境中找到出路。"
현자
Transliteration: hyeonja
"마을 사람들은 그 현자를 찾아가 조언을 구했다."
賢者
Transliteration: kenja
"村の賢者が若い冒険者に助言を与えた。"
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