Sherpa: meaning, definitions and examples
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sherpa
[ ˈʃəːpə ]
mountaineering
A member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.