Bruins, or bears, are large mammals found across the Northern Hemisphere. Revered in cultures worldwide, they are often associated with strength and survival. Beyond their natural characteristics, 'Bruin' is a term with various uses, including references to university mascots, sports teams, and symbolic representations in literature. Understanding the historical and cultural contexts of this word enriches its meaning.
No exact match translations found for 'bruin' in maithili.
Word 'bruin' in Other Languages
- bruin in Assamese অসমীয়া
- bruin in Bengali বাংলা
- bruin in Bodo बड़ो
- bruin in Dogri डोगरी
- bruin in English
- bruin in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- bruin in Hindi हिन्दी
- bruin in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- bruin in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- bruin in Konkani कोंकणी
- bruin in Maithili মৈথিলী
- bruin in Malayalam മലയാളം
- bruin in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- bruin in Marathi मराठी
- bruin in Nepali नेपाली
- bruin in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- bruin in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- bruin in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- bruin in Santali
- bruin in Sindhi سنڌي
- bruin in Tamil தமிழ்
- bruin in Telugu తెలుగు
- bruin in Urdu اُردُو
Bruin
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈbruː.ɪn/
Definitions
- A bear, especially a brown bear.
Usage Examples
- The forest ranger spotted a bruin near the campsite.
- Bruins are often depicted as strong and solitary creatures in folklore.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch bruun meaning "brown," originally used in the medieval epic Reynard the Fox to name a bear character.
Synonyms
- Bear
- Grizzly
Antonyms
- None (specific to context)
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Ours | /uʁs/ |
| Hindi | भालू | /bhaː.luː/ |
| Spanish | Oso | /ˈo.so/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American: /ˈbruː.ɪn/, British: /ˈbruː.ɪn/
Historical Usage
The term 'bruin' has been used since the Middle Ages, popularized in literary works like Reynard the Fox to anthropomorphize bears as characters symbolizing strength and earthiness.
Cultural Nuances
The bruin is a recurring symbol in European folklore, representing power, wilderness, and at times, clumsiness. In modern culture, it can also refer to sports teams, especially in North America.