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genii

 

[ dส’iหหˆnaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

supernatural beings

Genii are supernatural beings in folklore and mythology, often depicted as benevolent spirits or magical entities that can grant wishes. They are most commonly associated with Middle Eastern culture, particularly in the context of stories from 'One Thousand and One Nights'. In modern usage, the term can refer to a talented person with exceptional creative or intellectual ability.

Synonyms

entity, genie, spirit

Examples of usage

  • The genie granted him three wishes.
  • In the story, the genii helped the hero defeat the dragon.
  • Many cultures have legends about genii bestowing gifts to humans.

Translations

Translations of the word "genii" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรชnios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคจเคฟเคฏเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Genies

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ geniusze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒผใƒ‹ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉnies

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ genios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรฉniovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gรฉniovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉๆ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ geniji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ genรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dahi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ genios

Etymology

The word 'genie' originates from the Arabic word 'jinni', which refers to a supernatural being in Islamic mythology. The concept of jinn is deeply rooted in Arabic culture and was later popularized in the West through translations of Middle Eastern literary works, especially 'One Thousand and One Nights.' The idea of jinn encompasses a range of spirits, both benevolent and malevolent, that inhabit the earth, air, and even the shadows. The evolution of the term 'genie' saw its transformation in Western culture, where it often became associated specifically with the notion of wish-granting spirits, as seen in popular fairy tales and modern movies. This adaptation distanced the Western perception of genii from their more complex and varied nature in their original cultural context.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,834, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.