No exact match translations found for 'canoe' in manipuri.
Word 'canoe' in Other Languages
- canoe in Assamese অসমীয়া
- canoe in Bengali বাংলা
- canoe in Bodo बड़ो
- canoe in Dogri डोगरी
- canoe in English
- canoe in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- canoe in Hindi हिन्दी
- canoe in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- canoe in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- canoe in Konkani कोंकणी
- canoe in Maithili মৈথিলী
- canoe in Malayalam മലയാളം
- canoe in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- canoe in Marathi मराठी
- canoe in Nepali नेपाली
- canoe in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- canoe in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- canoe in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- canoe in Santali
- canoe in Sindhi سنڌي
- canoe in Tamil தமிழ்
- canoe in Telugu తెలుగు
- canoe in Urdu اُردُو
Canoe
Part of Speech
noun
Pronunciation
/kəˈnuː/
Definitions
1. (noun) A small, narrow boat typically pointed at both ends and propelled by a paddle or paddles.
2. (verb) To travel or move in a canoe.
Usage Examples
- We rented a canoe for a peaceful ride down the river.
- She loves to canoe on weekends with her family.
- They paddled their canoe across the lake at dawn.
Etymology
The word "canoe" comes from the Spanish and French word *canoa*, which is derived from the Taíno word *kanóa*, meaning "dugout canoe." The term has been in use in European languages since the 16th century and was introduced to the English language in the late 1500s.
Synonyms
- boat
- kayak
- raft
- pirogue
Antonyms
- ship
- yacht
- cruise ship
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | canoa | /kaˈnoa/ |
| French | canoë | /ka.nɔe/ |
| German | Kanu | /ˈkaːnuː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 独木舟 | /dú mù zhōu/ |
| Russian | каноэ | /kɐˈnoɪ̯/ |
| Arabic | زورق | /zawraq/ |
| Hindi | नाव | /naav/ |
| Bengali | নৌকা | /nouka/ |
| Portuguese | canoa | /kaˈnoa/ |
| Italian | canoa | /kaˈnoa/ |
| Japanese | カヌー | /kanū/ |
| Greek | κανό | /kaˈno/ |
| Turkish | kano | /kaˈno/ |
| Polish | kanu | /ˈkanu/ |
| Dutch | canoe | /kaˈnu/ |
| Swedish | kanot | /kaˈnɔt/ |
| Norwegian | kanu | /ˈkɑːnu/ |
| Finnish | kanu | /ˈkɑːnu/ |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 獨木舟 | /duk6 muk6 zau1/ |
| Gujarati | કનોઆ | /ka.nō.ā/ |
| Odia | କାନୋ | /kāno/ |
| Telugu | కనోయ | /ka.nō/ |
| Tamil | கனோ | /ka.no/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
The word "canoe" is typically pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable. In various English dialects, regional variations might include slight shifts in vowel sounds or consonant articulation, but the core pronunciation remains consistent.
Historical Usage
The term "canoe" was introduced to European languages during the 16th century through the voyages of explorers in the Americas, who encountered indigenous peoples using such boats for transportation. Historically, canoes were used by many indigenous peoples of North and South America and other regions for travel and hunting.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, canoes hold a deep cultural significance. In indigenous North American cultures, for example, canoes were not just practical tools but also sacred objects. Similarly, canoes have been used as symbols of endurance and adventure in many cultures worldwide, representing a connection to nature and exploration.
More Information
The canoe is an important part of outdoor recreation and sports today, with various types such as the kayak, which is a variant designed for paddlers to sit inside. Canoes are also widely used for environmental education, research, and recreational activities such as canoeing races and river exploration.