Ganges
See also: ganges
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Γάγγης (Gángēs), from Sanskrit गङ्गा (gáṅgā, literally “swift-goer”), from verbal root √gam (“to go”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡændʒiːz/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡændʒiz/
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Synonyms
- Ganga (in Indian English)
Translations
the sacred river
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German
Etymology 2
See Gang.
Polish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɡan.ɡɛs/
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Portuguese
Spanish
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