The word "Hamlet" captures both a geographic and literary duality. In geographical terms, a hamlet is a minimal settlement—smaller than a village and typically without formal institutions. These are commonly found in countryside settings across Europe and other parts of the world, preserving traditional and agrarian ways of life. In literature, "Hamlet" refers to one of William Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies. Prince Hamlet of Denmark, the central figure of the play, has become a global symbol of philosophical depth, struggle with morality, and tragic downfall. The literary work has been translated into countless languages and adapted into numerous stage and film productions, cementing the name "Hamlet" as both a poetic and cultural icon. Today, while the rural term remains in occasional use, the literary identity dominates the global perception of the word.
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Word 'Hamlet' in Other Languages
- Hamlet in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Hamlet in Bengali বাংলা
- Hamlet in Bodo बड़ो
- Hamlet in Dogri डोगरी
- Hamlet in English
- Hamlet in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Hamlet in Hindi हिन्दी
- Hamlet in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Hamlet in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Hamlet in Konkani कोंकणी
- Hamlet in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Hamlet in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Hamlet in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Hamlet in Marathi मराठी
- Hamlet in Nepali नेपाली
- Hamlet in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Hamlet in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Hamlet in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Hamlet in Santali
- Hamlet in Sindhi سنڌي
- Hamlet in Tamil தமிழ்
- Hamlet in Telugu తెలుగు
- Hamlet in Urdu اُردُو
Hamlet
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈhæmlɪt/
Definitions
- A small settlement, generally one smaller than a village and without its own church or governing body.
- (Proper noun) The title of a famous tragedy by William Shakespeare, and its main character, Prince Hamlet of Denmark.
Usage Examples
- They settled in a quiet hamlet nestled in the mountains.
- Shakespeare's Hamlet is a timeless exploration of revenge and tragedy.
Etymology
From Old French hamel meaning "little village", diminutive of ham ("village"), from Proto-Germanic *haimaz (“home”).
Synonyms
Settlement, community, small village (for the noun); Prince of Denmark (for the character)
Antonyms
City, metropolis, town
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | aldea | [alˈdea] |
| French | hameau | [a.mo] |
| German | Weiler | [ˈvaɪ̯lɐ] |
| Italian | borgata | [borˈɡaːta] |
| Portuguese | aldeia | [aɫˈdejɐ] |
| Russian | деревушка | [dʲɪrʲɪˈvuʂkə] |
| Chinese | 小村庄 | [xiǎo cūnzhuāng] |
| Japanese | 小さな村 | [chiisana mura] |
| Korean | 작은 마을 | [jageun maeul] |
| Arabic | قرية صغيرة | [qarya ṣaghīra] |
| Hindi | छोटा गांव | [choṭā gā̃v] |
| Bengali | ছোট গ্রাম | [chhôṭô grām] |
| Tamil | சிறிய கிராமம் | [siṟiya kirāmam] |
| Telugu | చిన్న గ్రామం | [chinna grāmam] |
| Kannada | ಚಿಕ್ಕ ಹಳ್ಳಿ | [chikka halli] |
| Malayalam | ചെറിയ ഗ്രാമം | [cheriya grāmam] |
| Marathi | लहान खेडे | [lahān kheḍe] |
| Gujarati | નાનું ગામ | [nānuṁ gām] |
| Punjabi | ਛੋਟਾ ਪਿੰਡ | [choṭā piṇḍ] |
| Odia | ଛୋଟ ଗାଁ | [choṭo gā̃] |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- US: /ˈhæmlɪt/
- UK: /ˈhæmlət/
Historical Usage
The term "hamlet" has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe small rural communities, particularly those without a parish church. In literature, the word gained prominence with Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet written around 1600.
Cultural Nuances
In rural planning and social geography, a hamlet represents a minimalist human settlement. As a character, Hamlet symbolizes introspection, existential angst, and the complexities of revenge. The dual use of the word reflects both sociological and literary significance.