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hamlet

 

[ หˆhรฆmlษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Shakespearean play

A tragedy play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601. It tells the story of Prince Hamlet who seeks revenge against his uncle, who has murdered Hamlet's father and married his mother.

Synonyms

Shakespearean play, tragedy

Examples of usage

  • Many consider 'Hamlet' to be one of Shakespeare's greatest works.
  • In 'Hamlet', the famous soliloquy 'To be, or not to be' is featured.
  • The character of Hamlet is known for his indecision and complex emotions.
Context #2 | Noun

Literature

A character in the Shakespearean play 'Hamlet'. He is the Prince of Denmark and the protagonist of the play.

Synonyms

Prince of Denmark, protagonist

Examples of usage

  • Hamlet's internal struggle and quest for revenge are central themes in the play.
  • The character of Hamlet is often portrayed as a complex and conflicted figure.

Translations

Translations of the word "hamlet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเคฎเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะผะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–„๋ฆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงู…ู„ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ˆๅง†้›ท็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ“ะฐะผะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ›แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamlet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hamlet

Etymology

The name 'Hamlet' is believed to have originated from an Old Danish name 'Amleth'. The play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare was inspired by earlier works, including a 16th-century story by Franรงois de Belleforest. 'Hamlet' remains one of Shakespeare's most famous and frequently performed plays.

See also: ham, hamburger.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,040, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.