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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCisne
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sees-neh
"El cisne nadaba elegantemente en el lago."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large waterbird with a long neck, known for its elegance and often found in lakes and rivers.
"The swan glided gracefully across the lake, leaving ripples in its wake." - 2
A symbol of beauty and grace, often used in literature and art.
"In the story, the princess transformed into a swan, embodying both beauty and sorrow."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'swan', tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*swanon-', which is ultimately rooted in the Proto-Indo-European root '*swen-' meaning 'to sound or sing', referring to the vocalizations of the bird. Historically, swans have held significant symbolic weight in European folklore, literature, and heraldry, often representing grace, purity, and transformation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Swan" is said worldwide
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Cygne
Transliteration: see-gn
"Le cygne nageait majestueusement sur le lac."
Schwan
Transliteration: shvahn
"Der Schwan schwamm elegant über den See."
Cigno
Transliteration: chee-nyo
"Il cigno nuotava serenamente nel lago."
Cisne
Transliteration: sees-neh
"El cisne nadaba elegantemente en el lago."
Cisne
Transliteration: sees-nee
"O cisne nadava graciosamente no lago."
हंस
Transliteration: Hans
"हंस झील में सुंदरता से तैर रहा था।"
天鹅
Transliteration: tiān'é
"天鹅优雅地在湖面上游动。"
백조
Transliteration: baekjo
"백조가 호수 위를 우아하게 헤엄쳤다."
白鳥
Transliteration: hakuchou
"白鳥が湖を優雅に泳いでいた。"
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