diary in English
- diary⇄diary, noun, pl.-ries.
1. an account, written down each day, of what has happened to one, or what one has done or thought, during the day.
Ex. The entries in many a famous man's private diary have revealed interesting facts of history.
diary in Tamil தமிழ்
diary in Telugu తెలుగు
Diary
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
British English: /ˈdaɪəri/
American English: /ˈdaɪəˌri/
Definitions
- A book or journal in which a person records daily events, experiences, or thoughts.
- A personal log used to document memories or observations over time.
Usage Examples
- She writes in her diary every night before bed.
- His travel diary details his adventures across Europe.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "diarium," meaning "daily allowance" or "journal," from "dies" (day).
Synonyms
- Journal
- Logbook
- Notebook
Antonyms
- Oral history
- Memory
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Diario | /ˈdjaɾjo/ |
| French | Journal intime | /ʒuʁ.nal ɛ̃.tim/ |
| German | Tagebuch | /ˈtaːɡəbuːx/ |
| Hindi | डायरी | /dāyarī/ |
| Tamil | டையரி | /ṭaiyari/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 日记 | /rìjì/ |
| Russian | Дневник | /dnʲɪvˈnʲik/ |
| Arabic | يوميات | /yawmiat/ |
| Japanese | 日記 | /nikki/ |
| Italian | Diario | /ˈdjaːrjo/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈdaɪəri/
American English: /ˈdaɪəˌri/
Historical Usage
Diaries have been kept for centuries, with famous examples including Anne Frank's diary and Samuel Pepys' journal, which provided valuable historical insights.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, keeping a diary is a personal practice, while in others, it serves as an official record of events, such as war diaries or political logs.
More Information
Diaries serve various purposes, from personal reflection to historical documentation. Modern digital diaries have replaced traditional paper journals for many individuals.