Community in different languages

Community in Different Languages

Discover 'Community' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

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Afrikaans
gemeenskap
Albanian
bashkësia
Amharic
ማህበረሰብ
Arabic
تواصل اجتماعي
Armenian
համայնք
Assamese
সমুদায়
Aymara
ayllu
Azerbaijani
icma
Bambara
sigida
Basque
komunitatea
Belarusian
суполкі
Bengali
সম্প্রদায়
Bhojpuri
बेरादरी
Bosnian
zajednica
Bulgarian
общност
Catalan
comunitat
Cebuano
komunidad
Chinese (Simplified)
社区
Chinese (Traditional)
社區
Corsican
cumunità
Croatian
zajednica
Czech
společenství
Danish
fællesskab
Dhivehi
މުޖުތަމަޢު
Dogri
समुदाय
Dutch
gemeenschap
English
community
Esperanto
komunumo
Estonian
kogukond
Ewe
hatsotso
Filipino (Tagalog)
pamayanan
Finnish
yhteisö
French
communauté
Frisian
mienskip
Galician
comunidade
Georgian
საზოგადოება
German
gemeinschaft
Greek
κοινότητα
Guarani
avarekoha
Gujarati
સમુદાય
Haitian Creole
kominote a
Hausa
jama'a
Hawaiian
kaiāulu
Hebrew
קהילה
Hindi
समुदाय
Hmong
zej zog
Hungarian
közösség
Icelandic
samfélag
Igbo
obodo
Ilocano
komunidad
Indonesian
masyarakat
Irish
pobail
Italian
comunità
Japanese
コミュニティ
Javanese
komunitas
Kannada
ಸಮುದಾಯ
Kazakh
қоғамдастық
Khmer
សហគមន៍
Kinyarwanda
umuryango
Konkani
समुदाय
Korean
커뮤니티
Krio
pipul na di eria
Kurdish
civatî
Kurdish (Sorani)
کۆمەڵگە
Kyrgyz
жамаат
Lao
ຊຸມຊົນ
Latin
civitas
Latvian
kopiena
Lingala
esika bofandi
Lithuanian
bendruomenė
Luganda
ekyaalo
Luxembourgish
communautéit
Macedonian
заедница
Maithili
समुदाय
Malagasy
fiaraha-monina
Malay
masyarakat
Malayalam
കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി
Maltese
komunità
Maori
hapori
Marathi
समुदाय
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯈꯨꯟꯅꯥꯏ
Mizo
khawtlang
Mongolian
олон нийтийн
Myanmar (Burmese)
ရပ်ရွာ
Nepali
समुदाय
Norwegian
samfunnet
Nyanja (Chichewa)
gulu
Odia (Oriya)
ସମ୍ପ୍ରଦାୟ
Oromo
hawaasa
Pashto
ټولنه
Persian
انجمن
Polish
społeczność
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
comunidade
Punjabi
ਕਮਿ communityਨਿਟੀ
Quechua
ayllu
Romanian
comunitate
Russian
сообщество
Samoan
nuu
Sanskrit
समुदाय
Scots Gaelic
choimhearsnachd
Sepedi
setšhaba
Serbian
заједнице
Sesotho
sechaba
Shona
munharaunda
Sindhi
برادري
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
ප්‍රජාව
Slovak
komunita
Slovenian
skupnosti
Somali
bulshada
Spanish
comunidad
Sundanese
komunitas
Swahili
jamii
Swedish
gemenskap
Tagalog (Filipino)
pamayanan
Tajik
ҷомеа
Tamil
சமூக
Tatar
җәмгыять
Telugu
సంఘం
Thai
ชุมชน
Tigrinya
ማሕበረሰብ
Tsonga
muganga
Turkish
topluluk
Turkmen
jemgyýeti
Twi (Akan)
mpɔtam
Ukrainian
громада
Urdu
برادری
Uyghur
مەھەللە
Uzbek
jamiyat
Vietnamese
cộng đồng
Welsh
gymuned
Xhosa
ekuhlaleni
Yiddish
קהילה
Yoruba
agbegbe
Zulu
umphakathi

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
AfrikaansThe 17th century Dutch word "gemenskap" meant "intercourse" or "society", as well as "community".
Albanian"Bashkësia" in Albanian derives from the Proto-Albanian "/bashki/", meaning both "together" and "to unite".
AmharicThe word "ማህበረሰብ" can also be broken down into its individual parts, with "ማህ" meaning "people" and "ሰብ" meaning "group".
ArabicThe Arabic word "تواصل اجتماعي" can also mean "social networking" or "social media".
ArmenianThe Armenian word "համայնք" ([hamayrnk‘]) ultimately derives from Middle Iranian "hamāg" (meaning "all, completely") and "hamāyun" (meaning "together, at the same time").
AzerbaijaniThe word "icma" is derived from the Arabic word "jam'a", meaning "gathering". It can also refer to a group of people who share a common interest or goal.
BasqueKomunitatea ultimately derives from the Latin word communitas, meaning "a group of people who have something in common".
BelarusianThe word суполкі can also refer to the pillars that support a structure.
BengaliThe Sanskrit word 'sampradāya' is derived from roots meaning 'tradition'.
BosnianThe word "zajednica" in Bosnian can also refer to a "partnership" or "association".
BulgarianThe Bulgarian word "общност" originally meant "communion of the faithful" in a religious context but later acquired a broader sense encompassing the entirety of society.
CatalanThe word "comunitat" in Catalan also means "municipality" or "town".
CebuanoThe word "komunidad" can also refer to a group of people who share a common interest or purpose.
Chinese (Simplified)社区 literally means "public society" as "社" means "society" and "区" means "area or region".
Chinese (Traditional)社區 (traditional Chinese) means 'community' and can consist of a group of people or a geographic location.
CorsicanCorsican's "cumunità" is cognate with the Italian word "comune" (municipality), the Romanian word "comună", as well as the French words "commune" and "communauté" (community).
CroatianThe word "zajednica" derives from the Slavic root "jedin", meaning "one" or "united", and is cognate with words like "edinstvo" (unity) and "jedinstveni" (unique)
CzechThe Czech word "společenství" originates from the Proto-Slavic word (*obšьtina), meaning "a group of people living together".
DanishThe word 'fællesskab' can also refer to a shared responsibility or obligation.
DutchThe word 'gemeenschap' shares a root with the word 'gemeen' (common), and originally referred to a shared possession or property.
EsperantoThe word komunumo derives from the Latin word communitas, meaning "commonwealth", "communion", "community", "community of goods"
EstonianThe word "kogukond" derives from the Proto-Estonian word *kogukond* meaning "settlement, village, household".
FinnishThe Finnish word "yhteisö" originally meant "belonging together" or "unity".
FrenchIn French, “communauté” can also mean a group of people united in some common endeavor, such as a professional community or a religious community.
FrisianThe word "mienskip" in Frisian also refers to the shared culture, traditions, and values of a group of people.
GalicianThe term "comunidade" in Galician derives from the Latin "communitatem" and can refer to both the concept of a community of people and the traditional communal lands and resources in rural Galician society.
GeorgianThe Georgian word "საზოგადოება" derives from the Persian "suz" (burn) and "kadan" (lady), referring to the communal hearth where people gathered in medieval Persia.
GermanIn German, "Gemeinschaft" refers to an intimate, tightly-bonded community, but can also encompass a shared national identity or a spiritual communion.
GreekThe Greek word "κοινότητα" can also mean "fellowship" or "communion".
GujaratiThe word "community" originates from the Latin word "communitas," meaning "a group of people living in the same place or having a common interest."
Haitian CreoleHaitian Creole 'kominote a' also means 'commune' in French.
HausaThe Hausa word 'jama'a' also refers to a group of people who are joined together by common ties, interests, or goals.
HawaiianThe word "kaiāulu" originates from the Hawaiian words "kai" (sea) and "āulu" (growing together), symbolizing the interconnectedness of a community.
HebrewDerived from the root "קהל" (qa-hal), meaning "to gather" or "to assemble," the term "קהילה" (qehillah) originally referred to a religious assembly or congregation.
HindiThe word "समुदाय" can also mean "a collection of people living in the same area" or "a group of people who share a common interest or goal."
HmongThe Hmong word 'zej zog', meaning 'community', is also used to describe a communal gathering place, such as a village meeting house or a public square.
Hungarian"Közösség" can also mean "commonness" in Hungarian, referring to the shared characteristics or experiences of a group.
IcelandicSamfélag is also used in Icelandic to denote a cooperative or an association.
Igbo'Obodo' originates from the word 'obodo-ukwu' which means 'a large city'
Indonesian'Masyarakat' can also mean 'public', 'society', or 'people', depending on the context.
IrishThe word 'pobail' shares an etymological root with 'people', 'populate', and 'public'.
Italian"Comunità" can also refer to a group of people sharing a common identity or heritage in a particular location.
JapaneseIn Japanese, コミュニティ (komyuniti) can also mean "social group" or "circle of acquaintances"
JavaneseKomunitas in Javanese can also refer to a social gathering or a group of people with shared interests or goals.
KannadaThe word "ಸಮುದಾಯ" (samudāya) in Kannada means "a group of people having common interests, goals, or values" and can also refer to "a group of people living in the same area" or "a group of people who share a common culture or heritage".
KazakhThe word "қоғамдастық" can also mean "society", "association", or "public" in Kazakh.
KhmerThe word "សហគមន៍" can also refer to a group of people who share a common interest or goal.
KoreanThe word "커뮤니티" is derived from the Latin word "communitas", meaning "a group of people living in the same place or having a common interest."
KurdishThe Kurdish word 'civatî' can also refer to a group of people who share a common interest or goal.
Kyrgyz"Жамаат" derives from an Arabic word with a similar meaning, and also refers to a Muslim congregation for prayer.
Laoຊຸມຊົນ can also mean a 'group of people who work together in the same occupation' or 'a group of people who share a common interest or goal'.
LatinCivitas is derived from the root word civis, "citizen," and can also refer to citizenship, civic spirit, or a political community.
LatvianThe root of the word kopiena is related to the Sanskrit word 'samgraha', meaning 'gathering' or 'meeting place'.
LithuanianIn Proto-Baltic, "bendr-“ meant "together"; hence the term "bendruomenė" means "a group of people who come together."
LuxembourgishIn Luxembourgish, "Communautéit" also refers to a legal entity similar to a municipality, but with a more specific purpose, such as education or healthcare.
Macedonian"Заедница" shares the root "ед" ("one") with the word "единица" (English "unit").
MalagasyThe Malagasy word fiaraha-monina can also refer to a group of people who work together towards a common goal or a group of people who share a common identity.
MalayThe word masyarakat originally referred to a Malay kingdom or polity, with modern usage influenced by Dutch society.
MalayalamCommunity (കമ്മ്യൂണിറ്റി) derives ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root *k̂om-, meaning 'together' or 'with'.
MalteseDerived from the Latin word 'communitas', 'komunità' can also refer to a shared property or a communion service.
MaoriThe word "hapori" can also mean "a group of people who have a common ancestor or who live in the same area."
MarathiThe Marathi word "समुदाय" ("samuday") originally referred to a group of islands or a confluence of rivers.
MongolianThe word ``олон нийтийн'' (``community'') is etymologically related to the root ``олох'' (``to live'') and carries the connotation of a group living together.
Myanmar (Burmese)In its broader sense, ရပ်ရွာ can also refer to an organized collective of individuals, such as a group of people working towards a common goal or sharing a common interest.
NepaliThe word समुदाय (samudāy) derives from the Sanskrit word समुद्र (samudra) meaning 'sea', and refers to a large body of people or things sharing common characteristics or interests.
NorwegianNorwegian 'samfunnet' is derived from the Old Norse word 'samfundr', meaning society, association, or partnership.
Nyanja (Chichewa)In some contexts it may be better translated as "village"
PashtoThe word "ټولنه" also means "society" and is derived from the Persian word "توله" meaning "group" or "crowd".
PersianThe term "انجمن" (community) is derived from the Farsi word "انجمن" (meeting or gathering), suggesting a sense of connection and assembly.
Polish"Społeczność" can also mean "society" or "commune" in Polish.
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)The word "comunidade" in Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) derives from the Latin word "communitas", meaning "a group of people living together in a common place".
PunjabiThe word "ਕਮਿ communityਨਿਟੀ" is derived from the Latin word "communitas", meaning "a group of people living in the same place or having a common interest".
RomanianThe Romanian word "comunitate" can also mean "company" or "corporation", and is derived from the Latin "communitas", meaning "a body of people united by a common interest or purpose."
RussianRussian word "сообщество" derives from "общество", meaning "society", thus reflecting its broader sense of a group of people sharing common interests or goals.
SamoanNu'u can also refer to a village or a group of related villages
Scots GaelicThe word "choimhearsnachd" in Scots Gaelic is cognate to the Welsh word "cymuned" and means "communion" or "fellowship".
SerbianThe word "заједнице" in Serbian can also mean "common" or "joint" ownership, or a "union" or "organization" of people with a common interest or purpose.
SesothoThe word "sechaba" ("community" in Sesotho) shares its root with "chaba" referring to the area inhabited by a society.
ShonaThe Shona word 'munharaunda' also has the meaning of 'a sense of community or belonging'.
SindhiThe word "برادري" can also mean "brotherhood" or "fraternity" in Sindhi.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)The word "ප්‍රජාව" (prajaawa) in Sinhala can also refer to a group of people sharing a common interest or purpose.
SlovakThe Slovak word 'komunita' is derived from the Latin 'communitas', meaning 'fellowship, body of citizens'.
SlovenianThe word "skupnosti" in Slovenian can also mean "communion" or "fellowship".
SomaliThe word "bulshada" in Somali shares its root with "bulsho" meaning "society".
SpanishThe Spanish word "comunidad" derives from the Latin "communitas," meaning "fellowship" or "commonwealth."
SundaneseThe word 'komunitas' in Sundanese also refers to a group of people who live together in a shared space or a group of people who share a common interest or goal.
SwahiliThe word "jamii" in Swahili also means "association", "club", or "group of people sharing a common goal".
SwedishThe word 'gemenskap' in Swedish originates from the Old Norse word 'geimskapr', which means 'common pasture' or 'common land'.
Tagalog (Filipino)The root word of the Tagalog "pamayanan" is "bayan," which means "homeland," "town," or "country."
TajikThe word "ҷомеа" is derived from the Arabic word "جامعة" which means "university" or "gathering".
TamilThe word "சமூக" derives from the Sanskrit word "samaj"," which means "assembly" or "society". In Tamil, it also has the connotation of "equality" or "leveling".
TeluguA 'సంఘం' ('sangham') is a community or association, often formed for a specific purpose, such as religious, social, or cultural pursuits.
ThaiThe Thai word "ชุมชน" derives from Sanskrit and originally meant "gathering or assembly," but now encompasses a broader sense of community or society.
TurkishThe word 'topluluk' also means 'group' or 'crowd' in Turkish.
UkrainianThe word “громада” can also mean “throng” or “crowd” in Ukrainian.
UrduUrdu word "برادری" also means "brotherhood" in English.
UzbekThe word "jamiyat" derives from the Arabic word "jama'ah," meaning "gathering" or "assembly."
VietnameseThe word "cộng đồng" literally translates to "join together" or "be together".
WelshThe word 'gymuned' comes from the Welsh word 'cymmun', meaning 'to share'.
Xhosa"Ekuhlaleni" can also refer to a homestead or a gathering place.
YiddishThe word קהילה (community) is also used in Yiddish to refer to a Jewish community or synagogue.
YorubaThe word "agbegbe" in Yoruba also means "a place where people live" or "a country".
ZuluThe word "umphakathi" also means "the people" or "the nation" in Zulu.
English"Community" originally meant "a group of people sharing common interests or characteristics" and was only later applied to a place where such a group lives.

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