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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTelémaco
Pronunciation / Transliteration: teˈlemako
"Telémaco emprende un viaje para buscar noticias de su padre."
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In Greek mythology, the son of Odysseus and Penelope who plays a central role in Homer's Odyssey.
"Telemachus matures from an uncertain youth into a resolute leader during his search for his long-lost father." - 2
A literary archetype representing a loyal son, a young man undertaking a journey of self-discovery, or a faithful advisor.
"In many classic novels, the protagonist's companion acts as a modern Telemachus, providing steady support and wisdom."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek Τηλέμαχος (Telēmachos), composed of τῆλε (tēle, meaning "far" or "afar") and μάχη (machē, meaning "battle" or "fight"). In Greek mythology, he is the son of Odysseus and Penelope, who embarks on a journey to find his father, giving rise to the literary archetype of the dutiful son or the youth on a quest for maturity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Telemachus" is said worldwide
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Télémaque
Transliteration: telemak
"Télémaque part à la recherche de son père Ulysse."
Telemach
Transliteration: teːləˈmax
"Telemach begibt sich auf die Reise, um seinen Vater zu suchen."
Telemaco
Transliteration: teˈlɛmako
"Telemaco attende il ritorno di Odisseo a Itaca."
Telémaco
Transliteration: teˈlemako
"Telémaco emprende un viaje para buscar noticias de su padre."
Telêmaco
Transliteration: teˈlɛmaku
"Telêmaco viaja em busca de notícias de Odisseu."
टेलेमेकस
Transliteration: telemekas
"टेलेमेकस ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में ओडिसियस का पुत्र था।"
忒勒马科斯
Transliteration: Tè-lēi-mǎ-kē-sī
"忒勒马科斯踏上了寻找父亲的旅程。"
텔레마코스
Transliteration: tellemachoseu
"텔레마코스는 오디세우스와 페넬로페의 아들입니다."
テレマコス
Transliteration: Teremakosu
"テレマコスは父オデュッセウスを探す旅に出た。"
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