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sherpa

 

[ ˈʃəːpə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mountaineering

A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering.

Synonyms

guide, mountaineer, porter

Examples of usage

  • The sherpas are essential for successful mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas.
  • Many sherpas work as guides and porters for climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest.

Translations

Translations of the word "sherpa" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xerpa

🇮🇳 शेरपा

🇩🇪 Sherpa

🇮🇩 Sherpa

🇺🇦 шерпа

🇵🇱 szerpa

🇯🇵 シェルパ

🇫🇷 sherpa

🇪🇸 sherpa

🇹🇷 şerpa

🇰🇷 셰르파

🇸🇦 شيربا

🇨🇿 šerpa

🇸🇰 šerpa

🇨🇳 夏尔巴

🇸🇮 šerpa

🇮🇸 sherpa

🇰🇿 шерпа

🇬🇪 შერპა

🇦🇿 şerpa

🇲🇽 sherpa

Etymology

The word 'sherpa' is derived from the Tibetan words 'shar' (east) and 'pa' (people), which translates to 'people from the east'. Sherpas are well-known for their expertise in mountaineering and have been essential in assisting climbers in the Himalayas for many years. Their reputation for strength, resilience, and high-altitude skills has made them invaluable members of mountaineering expeditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,174, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.