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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdiversión
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dee-behr-SYOHN
"El viaje a la playa fue pura diversión."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
3 senses- 1
Enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.
"We had a lot of fun at the beach yesterday."
- 1
Providing enjoyment; amusing or entertaining.
"Board games are a fun activity for a rainy afternoon."
- 1
To joke, tease, or speak playfully (often used in the phrase 'fun with').
"Don't get upset; I was only funning with you."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fun' originated in the late 17th century, possibly derived from the earlier word 'fon' meaning 'to cheat or to make a fool of'. It evolved to signify enjoyment and amusement, reflecting a shift in cultural values towards leisure and entertainment.
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amusement
Transliteration: amyzmɑ̃
"Nous avons eu beaucoup d'amusement à la fête."
Spaß
Transliteration: shpass
"Das Spiel hat wirklich viel Spaß gemacht."
divertimento
Transliteration: dee-ver-tee-MEN-toh
"Ci siamo divertiti molto alla festa."
diversión
Transliteration: dee-behr-SYOHN
"El viaje a la playa fue pura diversión."
diversão
Transliteration: dee-ver-SOWNG
"Nós tivemos muita diversão no parque de diversões."
मज़ा
Transliteration: mazaa
"पार्टी में बहुत मज़ा आया।"
乐趣
Transliteration: lèqù
"我们在聚会上找到了很多乐趣。"
재미
Transliteration: jaemi
"이 게임은 정말 재미있어요."
楽しい
Transliteration: tanoshii
"昨日のパーティーはとても楽しかったです。"
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