Adviser in different languages

Adviser in Different Languages

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Adviser


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Afrikaans
adviseur
Albanian
këshilltar
Amharic
አማካሪ
Arabic
مستشار
Armenian
խորհրդական
Assamese
উপদেষ্টা
Aymara
iwxt’iri
Azerbaijani
məsləhətçi
Bambara
ladilikɛla
Basque
aholkulari
Belarusian
дарадца
Bengali
উপদেষ্টা
Bhojpuri
सलाहकार के रूप में काम कइले बानी
Bosnian
savjetnik
Bulgarian
съветник
Catalan
assessor
Cebuano
magtatambag
Chinese (Simplified)
顾问
Chinese (Traditional)
顧問
Corsican
cunsiglieru
Croatian
savjetnik
Czech
poradce
Danish
rådgiver
Dhivehi
އެޑްވައިޒަރެވެ
Dogri
सलाहकार
Dutch
adviseur
English
adviser
Esperanto
konsilisto
Estonian
nõunik
Ewe
aɖaŋuɖola
Filipino (Tagalog)
tagapayo
Finnish
neuvonantaja
French
conseiller
Frisian
adviseur
Galician
conselleiro
Georgian
მრჩეველი
German
berater
Greek
σύμβουλος
Guarani
asesor rehegua
Gujarati
સલાહકાર
Haitian Creole
konseye
Hausa
mai ba da shawara
Hawaiian
kākāʻōlelo
Hebrew
יוֹעֵץ
Hindi
सलाहकार
Hmong
tus pab tswv yim
Hungarian
tanácsadó
Icelandic
ráðgjafi
Igbo
onye ndụmọdụ
Ilocano
mamalbalakad
Indonesian
penasihat
Irish
comhairleoir
Italian
consigliere
Japanese
顧問
Javanese
penasehat
Kannada
ಸಲಹೆಗಾರ
Kazakh
кеңесші
Khmer
ទីប្រឹក្សា
Kinyarwanda
umujyanama
Konkani
सल्लागार म्हणून काम करता
Korean
고문
Krio
advaysa
Kurdish
şêwirvan
Kurdish (Sorani)
ڕاوێژکار
Kyrgyz
кеңешчи
Lao
ທີ່ປຶກສາ
Latin
auctor
Latvian
padomnieks
Lingala
mopesi toli
Lithuanian
patarėjas
Luganda
omuwabuzi
Luxembourgish
beroder
Macedonian
советник
Maithili
सलाहकार
Malagasy
mpanolo-tsaina
Malay
penasihat
Malayalam
ഉപദേഷ്ടാവ്
Maltese
konsulent
Maori
kaitohutohu
Marathi
सल्लागार
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯑꯦꯗꯚꯥꯏꯖꯔ ꯑꯣꯏꯅꯥ ꯊꯕꯛ ꯇꯧꯔꯤ꯫
Mizo
adviser a ni
Mongolian
зөвлөх
Myanmar (Burmese)
အကြံပေးပုဂ္ဂိုလ်
Nepali
सल्लाहकार
Norwegian
rådgiver
Nyanja (Chichewa)
mlangizi
Odia (Oriya)
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Oromo
gorsaa
Pashto
سلاکار
Persian
مشاور
Polish
doradca
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
conselheiro
Punjabi
ਸਲਾਹਕਾਰ
Quechua
yuyaychaq
Romanian
consilier
Russian
советник
Samoan
faufautua
Sanskrit
सल्लाहकारः
Scots Gaelic
comhairliche
Sepedi
moeletši
Serbian
саветник
Sesotho
moeletsi
Shona
chipangamazano
Sindhi
صلاحڪار
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
උපදේශක
Slovak
poradca
Slovenian
svetovalec
Somali
lataliye
Spanish
asesor
Sundanese
panaséhat
Swahili
mshauri
Swedish
rådgivare
Tagalog (Filipino)
tagapayo
Tajik
мушовир
Tamil
ஆலோசகர்
Tatar
киңәшчесе
Telugu
సలహాదారు
Thai
ที่ปรึกษา
Tigrinya
ኣማኻሪ
Tsonga
mutsundzuxi
Turkish
danışman
Turkmen
geňeşçisi
Twi (Akan)
ɔfotufo
Ukrainian
радник
Urdu
مشیر
Uyghur
مەسلىھەتچى
Uzbek
maslahatchi
Vietnamese
cố vấn
Welsh
cynghorydd
Xhosa
umcebisi
Yiddish
ייצע - געבער
Yoruba
onimọran
Zulu
umeluleki

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
AfrikaansThe Afrikaans word "adviseur" is derived from the Dutch word "adviseur", which in turn is derived from the French word "adviser", meaning "to advise".
AlbanianThe word "këshilltar" comes from the Late Latin word "consilarius", meaning "member of a council".
AmharicThe Amharic word አማካሪ (adviser) is derived from the verb መካር (to mediate) and signifies someone who stands in the middle between two parties to reconcile them.
ArabicThe term 'مستشار' (mustashar) also denotes a 'counselor', an 'advisor' in government, or an 'attorney at law'.
ArmenianThe Armenian word for 'adviser' ('խորհրդական') originally meant 'thoughtful one', signifying the contemplative nature of their role.
AzerbaijaniThe word "məsləhətçi" can also refer to a consultant or a counselor.
Basque"Aholkulari" can also mean "adviser to a person" or "adviser to a king".
BelarusianThe word "дарадца" is also used to refer to "counselors" or "consultants" in some contexts.
BengaliThe word 'উপদেষ্টা' (adviser) in Bengali derives from the Sanskrit word 'उपदिष्ट' (upadesta), which means 'one who instructs or teaches'.
BosnianIn Serbian, "savjetnik" can refer to both an adviser and a counselor.
BulgarianThe word "съветник" is derived from the Slavic root "съветъ", meaning "advice, counsel". It can also refer to a member of a council or a person who provides professional advice.
CatalanThe Catalan word "assessor" can also refer to a tax official or a member of a local council.
CebuanoMagtatambag derives from "tambag" (advice), also referring to a traditional form of therapy using herbs, chants, and massage.
Chinese (Simplified)顾问 (guwen) was originally used to refer to ministers who helped the ruler of a country, but it is now also used to refer to anyone who provides expert advice to a person or organization.
Chinese (Traditional)The word 顧問 (gùwèn) is composed of the characters 顧 (gù), meaning "to look after", and 問 (wèn), meaning "to ask". It originally referred to a person who was consulted for advice or guidance, but has since come to mean "adviser" in general.
CorsicanThe word "cunsiglieru" may also refer to the role of a godfather in traditional Corsican society.
CroatianThe word 'savjetnik' is derived from 'savjetovati', meaning 'to advise', and also refers to a type of government council in medieval Croatia.
CzechThe word "poradce" is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "porad", meaning "council" or "advice."
DanishFrom Danish "råd" (advice) and "givet" (given), meaning a person who gives advice.
DutchThe Dutch word "adviseur" originally meant "one who gives advice", but now also refers to a professional who provides expert advice in a specific field.
EsperantoThe word 'konsilisto' is derived from the Latin word 'consiliarius', meaning 'member of a council'.
Estonian"Nõunik" in Estonian originates from the word "nõu," meaning "advice". Additionally, it is used in contexts such as a "board" or "council" to describe a group of individuals engaged in advisory roles.
FinnishThe word "neuvonantaja" derives from the verb "neuvoa" (to advise) and the suffix "-antaja" (actor). It can also refer to a consultant or counselor.
FrenchThe word conseiller also has a broader sense of 'guiding' or 'leading' and is sometimes used to refer to God's role in directing people's lives.
FrisianThe Frisian word "adviseur" also means "consultant".
GalicianThe word 'conselleiro' shares its etymological origin with the Latin word 'consiliarius,' meaning member of a council.
GeorgianThe Georgian word "მრჩეველი" derives from the Proto-Kartvelian root "*mə-tʃʼu-e-la", meaning "to instruct" or "to teach".
GermanThe word "Berater" can also refer to a member of a deliberative assembly, a consultant, or a representative.
GreekThe Greek word "σύμβουλος" can also mean "accomplice" or "conspiracy partner", derived from "σύμ" (with) and "βουλεύω" (to plan, deliberate).
Haitian Creole"Konseye" also refers to a council of elders or advisors.
HausaThe word 'mai ba da shawara' may also refer to a counselor or someone who gives guidance.
Hawaiian"Kākāʻōlelo" in Hawaiian has alternate meanings including "counselor", "lawyer", and "judge."
HebrewThe word "יוֹעֵץ" (adviser) is derived from the root "יָעַץ", which also means "to help" and "to counsel".
HindiThe word "सलाहकार" comes from the Arabic word "sahib al-shūrā" which means "one who takes counsel".
HmongIn the Hmong language, the word "tus pab tswv yim" is a compound word that literally translates to "think-know-person."
HungarianThe word "tanácsadó" is derived from the Hungarian word "tanács" (council), and originally meant "one who participates in a council" or "one who gives advice to a council". Over time the meaning of the word narrowed to its current meaning of "one who gives advice to an individual or organization".
IcelandicThe word "ráðgjafi" in Icelandic is derived from "ráð" which means "advice" and "gjafi" which means "a gift or a person who gives".
IgboThe etymology of "onye ndụmọdụ" (adviser) in Igbo is not clear, but it may be related to the word "ndụmọ" (advice)
IndonesianThe word "penasihat" in Indonesian has alternate meanings of "advisor" and "counselor".
Irish"Comhairleoir" is a loanword from the Spanish "consejero," ultimately derived from the Latin word "consulere," meaning "to deliberate or advise."
ItalianIn the Sicilian Mafia, the consigliere serves as a senior advisor to the boss or head of the family.
JapaneseThe word "顧問" can also mean "expert" or "counselor" in Japanese.
JavaneseThe word "penasehat" in Javanese originally referred to a traditional advisor known as a "penguasa" who possessed spiritual powers.
KannadaThe word "ಸಲಹೆಗಾರ" (adviser) is derived from the Kannada word "ಸಲಹೆ" (advice) and the suffix "-ಗಾರ" (one who does something).
KazakhThe term "кеңесші" in Kazakh shares the same root as "кеңес" (advice, council, assembly), and can also refer to a member of a consultative body.
Korean"고문" is derived from the Chinese word "顧問", which means "to advise".
KurdishThe word "şêwirvan" can also refer to a "counselor" or "consultant" in certain contexts.
KyrgyzThe word "кеңешчи" comes from the Turkish word "keңeş", meaning "council" or "meeting".
LaoIn Laos, "ທີ່ປຶກສາ" can also refer to "consultants" who are not necessarily employed by a particular company or government.
LatinIn ancient Rome, 'auctor' could also denote a magistrate who convened a senate meeting.
LatvianPadomnieks, "adviser" in Latvian, also translates to "a person who advises someone; a consultant, a counselor, a teacher; a guide, a tutor."
LithuanianThe word 'patarėjas' comes from the verb 'patarti', which means 'to advise' or 'to counsel'.
LuxembourgishThe word "Beroder" in Luxembourgish likely derives from the Old High German word "bërāt" (counsel, advice), and is related to the German word "Berater".
MacedonianThe word "советник" also means "councilor" or "member of a council" in Macedonian.
MalagasyThe term 'mpanolo-tsaina' is derived from the root word 'panolo' meaning 'to advise' or 'to guide'.
MalayThe Malay word "penasihat" originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word "upadesha" meaning "instruction" or "advice".
Malayalamഉപദേഷ്ടാവ് comes from the Sanskrit words 'upa' (near), 'diś' (to point out), and 'tṛ' (a suffix denoting an agent), meaning 'one who points out or advises'.
MalteseIn Maltese, "konsulent" can also refer to a doctor, a consultant, or an expert in a specific field.
MaoriKaitohutohu can also refer to a priest, guardian spirit, or an expert in tikanga (customary law).
MarathiThe word 'सल्लागार' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'सल्लाह', meaning 'advice'.
MongolianThe word "зөвлөх" comes from the Mongolian word "зөвлөл", which means "advice" or "counsel", and ultimately derives from the Proto-Altaic word "*зөб" meaning "to speak".
Myanmar (Burmese)The word comes from the root အကြံ, meaning "advice or plan" and the honorific ပေး, which elevates the verb and shows respect.
NepaliThe word "सल्लाहकार" in Nepali is derived from the Persian word "salāhkār", meaning "one who gives advice".
NorwegianIn Danish, the cognate word "rådgiver" can also refer to a lawyer.
Nyanja (Chichewa)The word "mlangizi" in Nyanja can also mean "messenger" or "herald."
PashtoThe word "سلاکار" also means "messenger" in Pashto.
PersianThe term "مشاور" in Persian is closely related to the concept of "seeking counsel" and can also refer to a legal adviser or consultant.
PolishThe Polish word "doradca" ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *derk-, meaning "to see" or "to observe".
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)The word "conselheiro" derives from the Latin word "consiliarius," meaning "member of a council".
PunjabiThe word ਸਲਾਹਕਾਰ (adviser) in Punjabi is derived from the Persian word "maslahat-gar," which also means "an adviser."
RomanianThe Romanian word "consilier" is derived from the Latin word "consilium" meaning "council" or "assembly".
Russian"Советник" is also one of the ranks in the Russian table of ranks, introduced by Peter the Great in 1722 and abolished in 1917.
SamoanIn Samoan, the word 'faufautua' also carries meanings related to wisdom, knowledge, or guidance.
Scots GaelicThe Gaelic word comhairliche relates to Welsh cyngor (advice) and Irish comhairle (council), and thus denotes someone who gives counsel.
SerbianThe word "саветник" is derived from the Old Russian word "съветъ", meaning "advice" or "council".
SesothoThe term 'moeletsi', meaning 'adviser' in Sesotho, is derived from the verb 'ho eletsa' which refers to the act of 'advising' or 'counselling'.
ShonaThe word 'chipangamazano' is derived from the verb 'panga', meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide', and the noun 'mazano', meaning 'advice'. It implies that an adviser is one who 'cuts through' or 'divides' complex issues to provide clear and concise guidance.
SindhiThe word "صلاحڪار" in Sindhi is derived from the Arabic word "صلاح" meaning "good" or "correct," and "کار" meaning "doer" or "maker."
Sinhala (Sinhalese)"උපదේශක" is a loanword from the Sanskrit word "उपदेशक" and also means "commentator" or "teacher".
SlovakThe word poradca is derived from the verb "radiť" (to advise), originally meaning "one who advises". Originally, a poradca also meant someone who served as an advocate in court proceedings.
SlovenianThe word "svetovalec" is derived from the Slavic word "svět", meaning "advice" or "council". It is related to the words "svetnik" (councilor) and "svetovati" (to advise).
SomaliThe Somali word "lataliye" is thought to originate from the Arabic word "lata"," meaning "attachment" or "adherence."
SpanishThe Spanish word "asesor" comes from the Latin "assessorem," meaning "one who sits beside another."
SundaneseThe word "panaséhat" also means "to talk nicely" or "to talk gently" in Sundanese.
Swahili"Mshauri" is derived from the root -shauri meaning counsel or advice.
Swedish"Rådgivare" derives from the Old Norse word "ráðgjafi" meaning "one who gives advice".
Tagalog (Filipino)The word "tagapayo" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Austronesian word *taga-pai*, meaning "to give advice".
TajikIn Tajik, "мушовир" also means "negotiator" and derives from the Persian word "moshâver".
TamilThe Tamil word "ஆலோசகர்" is derived from the Sanskrit word "आलोचक" (ālocak), meaning "one who sees" or "one who observes".
Teluguసలహాదారు is used to mean 'ambassador', 'envoy', or 'minister' when referring to diplomatic officials.
Thaiที่ปรึกษา is a Thai word derived from Sanskrit and also means 'envoy' or 'agent'
TurkishDanışman has its roots in an old Persian word meaning 'one who knows' or a 'scholar'
UkrainianThe word "радник" is derived from the Slavic root "рад", meaning "council" or "assembly".
UrduThe word "مشیر" (adviser) is derived from the verb "مشورہ" (consultation) and also means "minister".
Uzbek"Maslahatchi" has a root word "maslihat" which means "consultation, discussion, council, advice" in Turkic languages.
VietnameseThe word "cố vấn" also has the meanings "tutor", "teacher" and "expert" in Vietnamese.
WelshIn Welsh, the word "cynghorydd" can also refer to a counsellor, advocate, or guide.
XhosaThe Xhosa word 'Umcebisi' means 'adviser', but also 'counselor', 'guide' or 'expert' depending on the context.
YiddishThe word "ייצע - געבער" has its roots in the German word "Ratgeber" and the Slavic word "doradca".
YorubaThe Yoruba word "onimọran" combines "ọràn" ("matter") and "onimọ" ("one who knows"), hence meaning "one who knows matters".
Zulu"Umeluleki" originates from the verb "luleka," which means "to give direction, guide, or counsel."
EnglishThe word "adviser" comes from the Latin word "adviso," meaning "to inform or advise."

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