No exact match translations found for 'dungeon' in nepali.
Word 'dungeon' in Other Languages
- dungeon in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dungeon in Bengali বাংলা
- dungeon in Bodo बड़ो
- dungeon in Dogri डोगरी
- dungeon in English
- dungeon in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dungeon in Hindi हिन्दी
- dungeon in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dungeon in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dungeon in Konkani कोंकणी
- dungeon in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dungeon in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dungeon in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dungeon in Marathi मराठी
- dungeon in Nepali नेपाली
- dungeon in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dungeon in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dungeon in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dungeon in Santali
- dungeon in Sindhi سنڌي
- dungeon in Tamil தமிழ்
- dungeon in Telugu తెలుగు
- dungeon in Urdu اُردُو
Dungeon
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌn.dʒən/
Definitions
- A dark, underground prison, often found in castles.
- (Fantasy) A maze-like structure with traps, monsters, and treasure.
Usage Examples
- "The prisoner was thrown into the castle dungeon for treason."
- "The adventurers explored the dungeon in search of hidden treasure."
- "Medieval dungeons were often damp and poorly lit."
Etymology
From Old French donjon (a keep or stronghold), later evolving to mean an underground prison.
Synonyms
- Prison
- Cell
- Stronghold
- Vault
Antonyms
- Palace
- Sanctuary
- Freedom
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Donjon | /dɔ̃.ʒɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | Calabozo | /ka.laˈβo.θo/ |
| Hindi | कालकोठरी (Kaalkothri) | /kaːlkoʈʰri/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 地牢 (Dìláo) | /ti˥˩ laʊ˧˥/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈdʌn.dʒən/
- British English: /ˈdʌn.dʒɪn/
Historical Usage
In medieval times, dungeons were used to imprison enemies and political prisoners, often in harsh conditions.
Cultural Nuances
In modern fantasy literature and role-playing games, dungeons are associated with underground labyrinths filled with traps and mythical creatures.
More Information
The concept of dungeons has persisted in literature, movies, and games, evolving from real-life medieval prisons to fantastical settings in storytelling. Today, the term is widely recognized due to its use in fantasy role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons.