Entertainment in Different Languages
Discover 'Entertainment' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.
Entertainment
Afrikaans vermaak | ||
Albanian argëtim | ||
Amharic መዝናኛ | ||
Arabic وسائل الترفيه | ||
Armenian զվարճանք | ||
Assamese বিনোদন | ||
Aymara anat'awi | ||
Azerbaijani əyləncə | ||
Bambara ɲɛnajɛ | ||
Basque entretenimendua | ||
Belarusian забавы | ||
Bengali বিনোদন | ||
Bhojpuri मनोरंजन | ||
Bosnian zabava | ||
Bulgarian развлечение | ||
Catalan entreteniment | ||
Cebuano kalingawan | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 娱乐 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 娛樂 | ||
Corsican divertimentu | ||
Croatian zabava | ||
Czech zábava | ||
Danish underholdning | ||
Dhivehi މުނިފޫހިފިލުވުން | ||
Dogri मनोरंजन | ||
Dutch vermaak | ||
English entertainment | ||
Esperanto distro | ||
Estonian meelelahutus | ||
Ewe modzakaɖeɖe | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) aliwan | ||
Finnish viihde | ||
French divertissement | ||
Frisian ferdivedaasje | ||
Galician entretemento | ||
Georgian გასართობი | ||
German unterhaltung | ||
Greek ψυχαγωγία | ||
Guarani vy'arã | ||
Gujarati મનોરંજન | ||
Haitian Creole amizman | ||
Hausa nishaɗi | ||
Hawaiian hoʻokipa | ||
Hebrew בידור | ||
Hindi मनोरंजन | ||
Hmong kev lom zem | ||
Hungarian szórakozás | ||
Icelandic skemmtun | ||
Igbo ntụrụndụ | ||
Ilocano lingay | ||
Indonesian hiburan | ||
Irish siamsaíocht | ||
Italian divertimento | ||
Japanese エンターテインメント | ||
Javanese hiburan | ||
Kannada ಮನರಂಜನೆ | ||
Kazakh ойын-сауық | ||
Khmer ការកំសាន្ត | ||
Kinyarwanda imyidagaduro | ||
Konkani मनरिजवण | ||
Korean 환대 | ||
Krio ɛnjɔymɛnt | ||
Kurdish axaftin | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) دڵخۆشکردن | ||
Kyrgyz көңүл ачуу | ||
Lao ບັນເທີງ | ||
Latin entertainment | ||
Latvian izklaide | ||
Lingala masano | ||
Lithuanian pramogos | ||
Luganda okwesanyusa | ||
Luxembourgish ënnerhalung | ||
Macedonian забава | ||
Maithili मनोरंजन | ||
Malagasy fialam-boly | ||
Malay hiburan | ||
Malayalam വിനോദം | ||
Maltese divertiment | ||
Maori whakangahau | ||
Marathi करमणूक | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯍꯔꯥꯎ ꯅꯨꯡꯉꯥꯏꯕꯒꯤ ꯄꯥꯝꯕꯩ | ||
Mizo intihhlimna | ||
Mongolian үзвэр үйлчилгээ | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) ဖျော်ဖြေရေး | ||
Nepali मनोरञ्जन | ||
Norwegian underholdning | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) zosangalatsa | ||
Odia (Oriya) ମନୋରଞ୍ଜନ | ||
Oromo bohaaruu | ||
Pashto ساتیري | ||
Persian سرگرمی | ||
Polish zabawa | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) entretenimento | ||
Punjabi ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ | ||
Quechua kusirikuy | ||
Romanian divertisment | ||
Russian развлечения | ||
Samoan faʻafiafiaga | ||
Sanskrit मनोरंजनं | ||
Scots Gaelic fèisteas | ||
Sepedi boithabišo | ||
Serbian забава | ||
Sesotho boithabiso | ||
Shona varaidzo | ||
Sindhi تفريح | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) විනෝදාස්වාදය | ||
Slovak zábava | ||
Slovenian zabava | ||
Somali madadaalo | ||
Spanish entretenimiento | ||
Sundanese hiburan | ||
Swahili burudani | ||
Swedish underhållning | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) aliwan | ||
Tajik вақтхушӣ | ||
Tamil பொழுதுபோக்கு | ||
Tatar күңел ачу | ||
Telugu వినోదం | ||
Thai ความบันเทิง | ||
Tigrinya ምዝንጋዕ | ||
Tsonga vunyanyuri | ||
Turkish eğlence | ||
Turkmen güýmenje | ||
Twi (Akan) anigyedeɛ | ||
Ukrainian розваги | ||
Urdu تفریح | ||
Uyghur كۆڭۈل ئېچىش | ||
Uzbek o'yin-kulgi | ||
Vietnamese sự giải trí | ||
Welsh adloniant | ||
Xhosa ukuzonwabisa | ||
Yiddish פאַרווייַלונג | ||
Yoruba idanilaraya | ||
Zulu ukuzijabulisa |
Etymology & Notes
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | The Afrikaans word "vermaak" can also refer to the enjoyment of food or drink. |
| Albanian | In Albanian the word "argëtim" is derived from the word "arg" which means "to shine", "to light up" or "to illuminate". |
| Arabic | وسائل الترفيه (literally, 'the means to refresh oneself') is the Arabic word for 'entertainment'. |
| Azerbaijani | The word "əyləncə" comes from the Persian word "aylanmaq", meaning "to turn". This is because entertainment often involves activities that keep us turning or occupied. |
| Basque | The Basque word "entretenimendua" ultimately derives from the Latin "intertenere," meaning "to hold between" or "to occupy (time)" and entered Basque via Spanish. |
| Belarusian | The word "забавы" also means "amusements" or "diversions" in Russian. |
| Bengali | The word "বিনোদন" in Bengali comes from the Sanskrit word "vinoda", which means "to take pleasure in" or "to enjoy oneself", and is also related to the word "বেদান্ত" (Vedanta), meaning "the end of knowledge". |
| Bosnian | The word "zabava" in Bosnian is derived from the Old Slavic word "zabaviti, |
| Bulgarian | The word "развлечение" is derived from the Slavic root "влещи", meaning "to pull" or "to drag", and the prefix "раз-", indicating distribution or dispersion, suggesting that entertainment is something that pulls or distracts the mind from its primary focus. |
| Catalan | In Catalan, the word "entreteniment" also means "diversion" or "amusement". |
| Cebuano | The word "kalingawan" originally meant "to relax" or "to take a break". |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 娱乐的 etymology 起源於 “娱” 字，原意是 “逗弄、取乐”，後專指娛樂表演或休閒消遣活動。 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | The Chinese character "娛" in "娛樂" was originally used to describe music and dance performed by female performers during banquets in ancient Chinese society. |
| Corsican | The Corsican word "divertimentu" originates from the Italian word "divertimento," which means "amusement" or "pastime." |
| Croatian | The word "zabava" also means "fun", "play", or "joy" in Croatian. |
| Czech | The word "zábava" in Czech derives from the verb "bavit se", meaning "to amuse oneself". |
| Danish | The Danish word "underholdning" literally means "supporting from below" and can also refer to maintenance or sustenance. |
| Dutch | Vermaak derives from 'maken', meaning 'to make' - thus 'entertainment' or 'something that has been made'. |
| Esperanto | The word "distro" in Esperanto is also used as an abbreviation for "distribuaĵo", meaning "distribution" or "release" |
| Estonian | The word "meelelahutus" literally means "mind relaxation" in Estonian. |
| Finnish | The suffix -de in "viihde" means "to cause" or "to induce," implying entertainment's role in creating or eliciting certain feelings, experiences, or sensations. |
| French | French "divertissement" comes from "diverter" (to amuse) and was once used to refer to works that didn't fit the classical rules of comedy, tragedy, or opera. |
| Frisian | The term 'ferdivedaasje' can also refer to entertainment that is less formal, such as playing games or watching television. |
| Galician | The Spanish word "entretenimiento" comes from the verb "entretener", meaning "to occupy or amuse (someone)." |
| German | In German, 'Unterhaltung' also means 'conversation' or 'dialogue'. |
| Greek | Literally means 'leading of the soul', referring to Plato's theory that all men seek happiness and fulfillment. |
| Haitian Creole | The word "amizman" in Haitian Creole is derived from the French word "amusement" and can also refer to "fun" or "enjoyment". |
| Hausa | The word "nishaɗi" is related to the Arabic word "naṣh", meaning "conversation" or "advice". It can also refer to a gathering or meeting place for entertainment. |
| Hawaiian | The verb form of hoʻokipa is hoʻokipa aku, which means to "provide hospitality to" and "to offer entertainment to." |
| Hebrew | The Hebrew word "בידור" (entertainment) contains the root בדר, which means "to separate" or "to distance." |
| Hindi | The word "मनोरंजन" comes from the Sanskrit root "ranj," meaning "to delight" or "to please." |
| Hmong | The Hmong word "kev lom zem" also means "fun" or "amusement" and is related to the concept of "playing" or "having a good time". |
| Hungarian | The word derives from "szó" (word), as it originally implied "wordplay". |
| Icelandic | "Skemmtun" originally referred to a place where people gathered for storytelling and games. |
| Igbo | The word "ntụrụndụ" can also mean "play" or "amusement" in Igbo. |
| Indonesian | The word 'hiburan' is derived from the Arabic word 'habara', meaning 'to inform' or 'to make known'. |
| Irish | The Irish word "siamsaíocht" derives from the Old Irish word "siams" meaning "social gathering or company", highlighting the communal aspect of entertainment. |
| Italian | The Italian word "divertimento" originates from the Latin "divertere," meaning "to turn aside" or "to amuse oneself. |
| Japanese | The word "エンターテインメント" can also mean "guest". |
| Javanese | "Hiburan" is derived from the Old Javanese word "hibor", meaning "to relieve or console oneself". |
| Kannada | ಮನರಂಜನೆ is also used figuratively to refer to anything that amuses or interests someone. |
| Kazakh | The Kazakh word “ойын-сауық” not only translates as “entertainment” but also has another meaning — “game,” emphasizing the playful and interactive nature of amusement. |
| Korean | The word "환대" in Korean can also refer to "hospitality" or "treatment". |
| Kurdish | The word "axaftin" is derived from the Persian word "akhshīdan" meaning "to play, to entertain". It can also refer to a performance, a show, or a game. |
| Kyrgyz | The literal meaning of "көңүл ачуу" is "giving heart", suggesting that entertainment is something that brings joy and lightens the heart. |
| Lao | The word ບັນເທີງ can also be loosely translated as "distraction" or "amusement", highlighting its role in providing enjoyment and relief from boredom. |
| Latin | The Latin word "entertainment" (intertenere) literally means "to hold between" or "to keep busy." |
| Latvian | In Latvian, "izklaide" originates from the verb "izklaidēt," meaning "to distract" or "to amuse." |
| Lithuanian | The word "pramogos" is derived from the Proto-Baltic word "pramogā", meaning "pleasure" or "delight". |
| Luxembourgish | "Ënnerhalung" comes from the German word "Unterhaltung", which can also mean "conversation" or "discussion". |
| Macedonian | The word 'забава' may also be understood as 'fun' or 'pastime'. |
| Malagasy | 'Fialam-boly' derives from 'fialam' ('pleasure') and 'boly' ('dance'), hence its alternative meaning of 'dance'. |
| Malay | 'Hiburan' is also used to refer to religious celebrations like weddings and birth festivities in Malaysia. |
| Malayalam | The word "വിനോദം" in Malayalam originates from the Sanskrit word "vinoda" meaning "delight" or "pleasure". |
| Maltese | The Maltese word "divertiment" is derived from the Italian word "divertimento", which means "amusement" or "pastime". |
| Maori | In Maori, the term "whakangahau" refers not only to "entertainment" but also to the concept of "making lively" or "stirring up" emotions and thoughts. |
| Marathi | "करमणूक" (entertainment) is also referred to as "मकरंद" in Marathi, which means "relish", "enjoyment", or "delight". |
| Nepali | The word मनोरञ्जन originates from the Sanskrit words 'मन', meaning 'mind', and 'रञ्जन', meaning 'to delight', thus referring to something that refreshes and engages the mind. |
| Norwegian | Underholdning comes from under + holde, meaning 'to hold or keep under', so it means to 'keep occupied or amused'. |
| Nyanja (Chichewa) | Zosangalatsa is derived from the verb "kusangalatsa," meaning "to make happy" or "to please," thus the noun refers to anything that brings joy or amusement. |
| Pashto | The word "ساتیري" can also mean "satire" or "comedy" in Pashto. |
| Persian | The word "سرگرمی" also means "keeping busy" or "engaging". |
| Polish | "Zabawa" also means "play" in Polish, which is cognate with the English "play" and the German "spielen". |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | Entretenimento originated from Latin "intertĕnēre", "to hold between", meaning "to occupy (someone's time or attention)." |
| Romanian | In Romanian, the word "divertisment" also means "diversion" or "amusement". |
| Russian | The word "развлечения" also means "distractions" in Russian. |
| Samoan | The word faʻafiafiaga is derived from the word fiafia, meaning "joy" or "happiness", and the suffix -aga, which indicates a state or condition. |
| Scots Gaelic | The word fèisteas comes from the Scottish Gaelic word fèis, meaning 'feast,' and is often used to refer to festive gatherings or large celebrations such as the annual festivals held across Scotland. |
| Serbian | The word "Zábava" derives from the Proto-Slavic root "*za-baviti", meaning both "entertainment" and "delay". |
| Sesotho | The word "boithabiso" also has the connotation of "a place of gathering" |
| Shona | The word 'varaidzo' is derived from the verb 'kuvaraidza' which means 'to play' or 'to amuse' |
| Sindhi | تفريح's root word, 'فرح' means 'joy' and 'delight' in Arabic. |
| Slovak | The word "zábava" in Slovak is etymologically related to the Slavic word "zabava", meaning "pastime" or "amusement". |
| Slovenian | The word 'zabava' in Slovenian also has the alternate meaning of 'wedding' or 'festival'. |
| Somali | The word "madadaalo" can also mean "distraction" or "amusement". |
| Spanish | Spanish "entretenimiento" comes from Latin "inter-" (between) and "tenere" (to hold), referring to holding time or attention. |
| Sundanese | The word "hiburan" in Sundanese has a root word "hibur" which means "to amuse" or "to relieve boredom". |
| Swahili | The Swahili word "burudani" originally referred to the act of distracting someone from a serious situation or task. |
| Swedish | The Swedish word 'underhållning' derives from 'underhålla' meaning 'to sustain', originally referring to providing material needs, but in the 17th century adopted the meaning 'to entertain'. |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | Aliwan', 'leisure,' may derive from 'liwanag', 'light,' as in a light moment, though it has also been connected to 'alun-alon', 'to stroll' leisurely. |
| Tajik | In Persian, the word has the same meaning. However, the root word "vaqt" (time) has the sense of "at one’s disposal; suitable; fitting" in Sanskrit. |
| Thai | The word 'บันเทิง' can also mean 'entertainment', 'pleasure', or 'amusement'. |
| Turkish | Originally "eğlence" meant leisure time, a meaning that still exists but is archaic. |
| Ukrainian | The Ukrainian word "розваги" (entertainment) derives from the verb "розважати" (to entertain) and has an alternate spelling form "розвага" (a single activity of entertainment). |
| Urdu | The word تفریح is derived from the Arabic root 'firaha' which means space and openness |
| Uzbek | The word "o'yin-kulgi" is derived from the Turkic word "o'yin", meaning "play", and the Persian word "kulgī", meaning "laughter". |
| Vietnamese | Derived from Old French word 'entretenir' which means 'to maintain' or 'to support' |
| Welsh | The word "adloniant" derives from the Latin word "adlinere". It originally meant "to smear" or "to daub", and only later came to mean "entertainment". |
| Xhosa | The Xhosa word 'ukuzonwabisa' derives from the root 'zonwaba', meaning 'to have fun' or 'to be happy'. |
| Yoruba | The word idanilaraya can also mean "recreation" or "leisure". |
| Zulu | The word 'ukuzijabulisa' is derived from the Zulu word 'ijabulo', meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'. |
| English | The word 'entertainment' first appeared in the 15th century and was used to describe a financial payment or allowance. |