No exact match translations found for 'Deign' in nepali.
Word 'Deign' in Other Languages
- Deign in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Deign in Bengali বাংলা
- Deign in Bodo बड़ो
- Deign in Dogri डोगरी
- Deign in English
- Deign in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Deign in Hindi हिन्दी
- Deign in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Deign in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Deign in Konkani कोंकणी
- Deign in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Deign in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Deign in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Deign in Marathi मराठी
- Deign in Nepali नेपाली
- Deign in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Deign in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Deign in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Deign in Santali
- Deign in Sindhi سنڌي
- Deign in Tamil தமிழ்
- Deign in Telugu తెలుగు
- Deign in Urdu اُردُو
Deign
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
English: /deɪn/
Definitions
- To do something that one considers beneath one’s dignity.
- To condescend or lower oneself to do something.
Usage Examples
- She would not deign to answer the question.
- The king deigned to speak to the commoners.
Etymology
Derived from Old French "deignier," from Latin "dignārī" (to deem worthy), from "dignus" (worthy).
Synonyms
Condescend, stoop, lower oneself, consent
Antonyms
Refuse, oppose, reject, rise above
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Dignarse | /diɣˈnaɾ.se/ |
| French | Daigner | /dɛɲe/ |
| German | Sich herablassen | /zɪç hɛʁaˈblasən/ |
| Hindi | कृपा करना | /kr̥pā karnā/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 屈尊 | /qū zūn/ |
| Russian | Снизойти | /snʲɪzɐjtʲi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /deɪn/
- American English: /deɪn/
Historical Usage
The word "deign" has been used in literature, particularly in classical and medieval texts, to describe the actions of royalty and nobility.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, the act of deigning is associated with hierarchy and respect, often reflecting societal structures.
More Information
"Deign" is often used in a formal or literary sense to describe a person reluctantly lowering themselves to engage with someone or something beneath their usual status.