The concept of "blondness" has shifted over time and across cultures. While initially referring purely to hair color, it has become ingrained in popular culture, influencing beauty standards, fashion, and even social dynamics. Additionally, blond hair can be seen in different shades, from pale yellow to golden to platinum, with varying perceptions and significance depending on geographic and cultural context.
No exact match translations found for 'blond' in bodo.
Word 'blond' in Other Languages
- blond in Assamese অসমীয়া
- blond in Bengali বাংলা
- blond in Bodo बड़ो
- blond in Dogri डोगरी
- blond in English
- blond in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- blond in Hindi हिन्दी
- blond in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- blond in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- blond in Konkani कोंकणी
- blond in Maithili মৈথিলী
- blond in Malayalam മലയാളം
- blond in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- blond in Marathi मराठी
- blond in Nepali नेपाली
- blond in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- blond in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- blond in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- blond in Santali
- blond in Sindhi سنڌي
- blond in Tamil தமிழ்
- blond in Telugu తెలుగు
- blond in Urdu اُردُو
Blond
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
/blɒnd/
Definitions
- Adjective: (of a person) having light-colored hair, especially pale yellow or golden in color.
- Noun: A person with blonde hair.
Usage Examples
- She has long, blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
- The room was filled with blondes, all chatting animatedly.
Etymology
Originating from the Middle French word "blond," meaning light-colored or fair, which itself came from Old French. The word was adopted into English in the late 14th century, primarily referring to people with light-colored hair.
Synonyms
- Fair-haired
- Golden-haired
- Light-haired
Antonyms
- Brunette
- Dark-haired
- Black-haired
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Rubio | /ˈruβjo/ |
| French | Blond | /blɔ̃/ |
| German | Blond | /blɔnd/ |
| Italian | Biondo | /ˈbjɔndo/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 金发 | /jīn fà/ |
| Japanese | ブロンド | /burondo/ |
| Hindi | सुनहरा | /sunahra/ |
| Bengali | সোনালী | /sonali/ |
| Telugu | బ్లాండ్ | /bland/ |
| Marathi | गोल्डन | /golden/ |
| Tamil | பிளாண்டு | /plaandu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In the UK, the pronunciation tends to emphasize the "o" sound as /blɒnd/ whereas in American English, it may sometimes be pronounced with a softer "o" sound as /blɔnd/.
Historical Usage
The word "blond" has been used since the 14th century in English, but it was more commonly seen in reference to hair color in the 18th century. Initially used as an adjective, it began being used as a noun for a person with fair hair around the 19th century.
Cultural Nuances
The term "blond" has been historically associated with beauty standards in many Western cultures. In some societies, blond hair is considered a symbol of youth, beauty, or rarity, while in others, it may be viewed as a marker of social or ethnic identity.