In mythology, harpies were wind spirits turned monstrous beings sent to torment wrongdoers. They often appeared in Greek tales, such as in the story of Phineus. Over time, the image of the harpy transformed in Western culture, becoming a symbol of shrill or vindictive femininity in literature and media. Today, while still appearing in fantasy genres, the term also carries sociolinguistic weight and is used more cautiously due to its negative implications about gender stereotypes.
No exact match translations found for 'Harpy' in manipuri.
Word 'Harpy' in Other Languages
- Harpy in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Harpy in Bengali বাংলা
- Harpy in Bodo बड़ो
- Harpy in Dogri डोगरी
- Harpy in English
- Harpy in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Harpy in Hindi हिन्दी
- Harpy in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Harpy in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Harpy in Konkani कोंकणी
- Harpy in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Harpy in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Harpy in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Harpy in Marathi मराठी
- Harpy in Nepali नेपाली
- Harpy in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Harpy in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Harpy in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Harpy in Santali
- Harpy in Sindhi سنڌي
- Harpy in Tamil தமிழ்
- Harpy in Telugu తెలుగు
- Harpy in Urdu اُردُو
Harpy
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːrpi/
Definitions
- (Mythology) A winged monster with a woman’s face, known for stealing food and tormenting humans.
- (Derogatory) A scolding, nagging, or ill-tempered woman.
Usage Examples
- In Greek mythology, a harpy would snatch away the souls of the dead.
- The tabloid unfairly portrayed her as a harpy for speaking her mind.
Etymology
From Latin *Harpyia*, from Greek *Harpuia*, meaning “snatcher” or “swift robber.”
Synonyms
Shrew, termagant, nag, virago
Antonyms
Peacemaker, gentlewoman, conciliator
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | arpía | [arˈpi.a] |
| French | harpie | [aʁ.pi] |
| German | Harpyie | [haʁˈpyːə] |
| Italian | arpia | [arˈpi.a] |
| Portuguese | harpia | [aʁˈpiɐ] |
| Russian | гарпия | [ˈɡarpʲɪjə] |
| Chinese | 哈比 | [hā bǐ] |
| Japanese | ハーピー | [Hāpī] |
| Korean | 하피 | [Hapi] |
| Arabic | هاربي | [hārbi] |
| Hindi | हरपी | [harpī] |
| Bengali | হার্পি | [hārpi] |
| Tamil | ஹார்பி | [hārpi] |
| Telugu | హార్పీ | [hārpī] |
| Marathi | हरपी | [harpī] |
| Gujarati | હાર્પી | [hārpī] |
| Kannada | ಹಾರ್ಪಿ | [hārpi] |
| Malayalam | ഹാർപ്പി | [hārppi] |
| Punjabi | ਹਾਰਪੀ | [hārpī] |
| Urdu | ہارپی | [hārpī] |
| Odia | ହାର୍ପି | [hārpi] |
| Assamese | হাৰ্পি | [hārpi] |
| Maithili | हरपी | [harpī] |
| Sanskrit | हर्पी | [harpī] |
| Rajasthani | हर्पी | [harpī] |
| Chhattisgarhi | हरपी | [harpī] |
| Konkani | हर्पी | [harpī] |
| Dogri | ਹਾਰਪੀ | [hārpī] |
| Sindhi | هارپي | [hārpī] |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- US English: /ˈhɑrpi/
- UK English: /ˈhɑːpi/
Historical Usage
Historically, "harpy" referred to fearsome creatures in classical mythology. In literature, the term evolved to metaphorically describe harsh or unpleasant women, especially in early modern English texts.
Cultural Nuances
The mythical harpy was a symbol of punishment and divine retribution. In modern use, calling someone a "harpy" is pejorative and often reflects societal views on gender and power dynamics. It's a term that invites careful use in contemporary contexts.