Sophisticated in different languages

Sophisticated in Different Languages

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

Sophisticated


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Afrikaans
gesofistikeerde
Albanian
i sofistikuar
Amharic
የተራቀቀ
Arabic
متطور
Armenian
բարդ
Assamese
অত্যাধুনিক
Aymara
siphistikata
Azerbaijani
inkişaf etmiş
Bambara
ɲɛnabɔlen
Basque
sofistikatua
Belarusian
складаны
Bengali
পরিশীলিত
Bhojpuri
परिष्कृत
Bosnian
sofisticirano
Bulgarian
сложен
Catalan
sofisticat
Cebuano
sopistikado
Chinese (Simplified)
复杂的
Chinese (Traditional)
複雜的
Corsican
sufisticatu
Croatian
sofisticirani
Czech
sofistikovaný
Danish
sofistikeret
Dhivehi
ޒަމާނީ
Dogri
जटल
Dutch
geavanceerde
English
sophisticated
Esperanto
altnivela
Estonian
keerukas
Ewe
si me nu geɖe le
Filipino (Tagalog)
sopistikado
Finnish
hienostunut
French
sophistiqué
Frisian
ferfine
Galician
sofisticado
Georgian
დახვეწილი
German
anspruchsvoll
Greek
εκλεπτυσμένο
Guarani
hekojegua
Gujarati
સુસંસ્કૃત
Haitian Creole
sofistike
Hausa
na zamani
Hawaiian
sophisticated
Hebrew
מתוחכם
Hindi
जटिल
Hmong
ntse
Hungarian
kifinomult
Icelandic
fágað
Igbo
ọkaibe
Ilocano
natangig
Indonesian
canggih
Irish
sofaisticiúil
Italian
sofisticato
Japanese
洗練された
Javanese
canggih
Kannada
ಅತ್ಯಾಧುನಿಕ
Kazakh
талғампаз
Khmer
ទំនើប
Kinyarwanda
ubuhanga
Konkani
विकसीत
Korean
매우 복잡한
Krio
wɔndaful
Kurdish
sofîstîke
Kurdish (Sorani)
ئاڵۆز
Kyrgyz
татаал
Lao
ຊັບຊ້ອນ
Latin
sophisticated
Latvian
izsmalcināts
Lingala
ya mindondo
Lithuanian
sudėtingas
Luganda
tategerekeka
Luxembourgish
sophistikéiert
Macedonian
софистициран
Maithili
जटिल
Malagasy
fitaovana
Malay
canggih
Malayalam
സങ്കീർണ്ണമായ
Maltese
sofistikati
Maori
mātanga
Marathi
परिष्कृत
Meiteilon (Manipuri)
ꯑꯐꯕ ꯃꯒꯨꯟ ꯆꯦꯟꯕ
Mizo
changkang
Mongolian
боловсронгуй
Myanmar (Burmese)
ခေတ်မီ
Nepali
परिष्कृत
Norwegian
sofistikert
Nyanja (Chichewa)
zotsogola
Odia (Oriya)
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Oromo
walxaxaa
Pashto
پرمختللي
Persian
پیچیده
Polish
wyrafinowany
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
sofisticado
Punjabi
ਸੂਝਵਾਨ
Quechua
sofisticado
Romanian
sofisticat
Russian
сложный
Samoan
faʻafaigofie
Sanskrit
परिष्कृतः
Scots Gaelic
soifiostaigeach
Sepedi
thantše
Serbian
софистициран
Sesotho
e tsoetseng pele
Shona
zvakaoma
Sindhi
نفيس
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
නවීන
Slovak
sofistikované
Slovenian
sofisticiran
Somali
casri ah
Spanish
sofisticado
Sundanese
canggih
Swahili
kisasa
Swedish
sofistikerad
Tagalog (Filipino)
sopistikado
Tajik
мураккаб
Tamil
அதிநவீன
Tatar
катлаулы
Telugu
అధునాతన
Thai
ซับซ้อน
Tigrinya
ዝተወሳሰበ
Tsonga
xiyimo xa le henhla
Turkish
sofistike
Turkmen
çylşyrymly
Twi (Akan)
abɔ ho ban
Ukrainian
вишуканий
Urdu
نفیس
Uyghur
مۇرەككەپ
Uzbek
murakkab
Vietnamese
tinh vi
Welsh
soffistigedig
Xhosa
ephucukileyo
Yiddish
סאַפיסטיקייטאַד
Yoruba
fafa
Zulu
eyinkimbinkimbi

Etymology & Notes

LanguageEtymology / Notes
AfrikaansThe word "gesofistikeerde" in Afrikaans originates from the French word "sophistiqué" and shares the same meaning of "complex" or "advanced".
AlbanianThe Albanian word "i sofistikuar" ultimately derives from the Greek "sophistikos", meaning "of or pertaining to sophists", and ultimately from the verb "sophistes", meaning "wise" or "skilled".
AmharicThe word "የተራቀቀ" in Amharic also means "to be well-versed" or "to be knowledgeable".
ArabicThe term 'متطور' ('sophisticated') derives from the past passive participle of the verb 'ورط' ('to involve'), and its original connotation refers to someone or something that is complex, intricate, or hard to understand.
AzerbaijaniIn Azerbaijani, the word "inkişaf etmiş" originates from the Arabic word "inkishaf", which means "disclosure" or "revelation".
BasqueIn Basque, "sofistikatua" may also refer to someone who is "well-mannered" or has "good taste".
BelarusianThe word "складаны" can also mean "folded" or "collected" in Belarusian.
BengaliThe word "পরিশীলিত" is derived from the Sanskrit word “सु” meaning excellent, and “शील” meaning character.
BosnianThe term 'sofisticirano' is thought to have emerged in the 18th century by blending the words 'sofista' (sophist) and 'circolo' (circle) and referred to the behavior of 'learned' people in literary and artistic circles.
BulgarianThe word "сложен" can also mean "complex", "intricate", or "elaborate".
CatalanIn Catalan, the word "sofisticat" can also mean "adulterated" or "counterfeit".
Cebuano"Sopistikado" comes from the Spanish word "sofisticado" and the English word "sophisticated".
Chinese (Simplified)“复杂”一词最早见于《老子》,本义为“繁乱”,引申为“深奥”、“高深”等含义。
Chinese (Traditional)複雜的本意是纏繞在一起,後引申為繁瑣、不容易理解的意思。
CorsicanSofisticatu derives from Spanish "sofisticado" which in turn derives from Late Latin "sophisticare" from Greek "sophistès" (wise person or teacher).
CroatianSofisticirani derives from the Greek "sophistes", meaning "a wise man or teacher."
CzechCzech word "sofistikovaný" comes from French "sophistique", meaning "sophism" or "deceitful argument".
DanishThe word "sofistikeret" is derived from the French word "sophistique", meaning "wisdom" or "subtlety".
DutchThe Dutch word "geavanceerde" can also mean "advanced" or "progressed" in a non-sophisticated sense, as in "geavanceerde kanker" (advanced cancer).
Esperanto"Altnivela" derives from "alteni" (to make old) and "nivel" (level) and originally meant "of older standard", in contrast to "novnivela" (from "novi" (to make new) and "nivel") meant "of the latest standard".
EstonianThe word "keerukas" also means "complex" or "difficult" in Estonian.
Finnish"Hienostunut" traces its origins to the Proto-Finnic word "hieno," meaning "thin" or "fine," and came to take on its modern meaning over time.
FrenchThe word "sophistiqué" is derived from the Greek word "sophistes," meaning "wise one". It is also used to describe something that is complex or refined.
FrisianThe Frisian word "ferfine" is derived from the Old Frisian word "ferfenien," meaning "to refine or to polish."
GalicianIn Galician, "sofisticado" also means "affected" or "pretentious".
GermanIn archaic usage, "anspruchsvoll" can also mean demanding and exacting.
GreekThe Greek word "εκλεπτυσμένο" is derived from the adjective "λεπτός" (slender, delicate) and the suffix "-ισμένο" (refined).
Gujarati"સુસંસ્કૃત" (sophisticated) is derived from Sanskrit "su" (good) and "samskara" (refinement), meaning "well-cultivated" or "of good character".
Haitian CreoleThe word "sofistike" in Haitian Creole is derived from the French word "sophistiqué" and also means "complex" or "difficult to understand".
HausaNa Zamani also means 'long ago' in Hausa, referring to events in the distant past.
HawaiianIn Hawaiian, the word "sophisticated" means "to know a lot about something".
HebrewThe etymology of the word "מתוחכם" is rooted in the Arabic word "صوفي" (Sufi), which refers to a Muslim mystic who seeks spiritual enlightenment through contemplation and meditation.
HindiThe word 'जटिल' in Hindi, meaning 'sophisticated', originates from the Sanskrit root 'जट्ट' ('jat'), meaning 'to be tangled or complicated'.
HmongThe Hmong word "ntse" also means "deep thinking" or "to calculate."
HungarianThe Hungarian word "kifinomult" is composed of the elements "kifinomodott" and "ult", meaning "to become refined" and "beyond".
IcelandicThe word "fágað" is related to the word "fagur," which means "beautiful" or "handsome."
IgboThe Igbo word "ọkaibe" can also mean "cunning" or "shrewd".
IndonesianIn Javanese, "canggih" originally meant "strong" in a magical or spiritual sense.
Irish"Sofaisticiúil" is derived from the Latin "sophisticus," meaning "of the sophists," and originally referred to the teachings of the Greek sophists, who were known for their clever and persuasive arguments.
Italian"Sofisticato" in Italian derives from the Latin "sophistes", meaning skilled in cunning or clever argument, and has also been used to describe philosophers or teachers of philosophy in ancient Greece.
JapaneseThe word "洗練された" derives from the verb "洗練する" (to refine) and can also mean "cultured" or "polished".
JavaneseThe Javanese word "canggih" also refers to the "strength" or "sharpness" of a weapon, such as a knife or sword.
KannadaThe word "ಅತ್ಯಾಧುನಿಕ" is a compound of "ಅತಿ" (very), "ಆಧುನಿಕ" (modern), it originally meant "ultramodern" but now has a more general meaning of "sophisticated, refined".
KazakhThe word "талғампаз" is derived from the Persian word "talabgar", meaning "seeker of", and the Kazakh suffix "-paz", meaning "one who does". It can also mean "choosy" or "particular" in Kazakh.
KhmerThe word ទំនើប can also refer to someone who is up-to-date with the latest trends or technology.
KoreanThe word "매우 복잡한" (sophisticated) in Korean also means "difficult to understand" and "complex".
KyrgyzDespite the widespread notion that "татаал" solely signifies "sophisticated," it also connotes "well-dressed" and "ornate."
Lao"ຊັບຊ້ອນ" also means 'complicated' and 'complex' and is a term often seen in legal or academic texts.
LatinDerived from the Latin phrase sophisticare, meaning "to falsify" or "to counterfeit," sophisticated originally meant "corrupted" or "adulterated."
LatvianThe word "izsmalcināts" in Latvian is derived from the French word "émail," meaning "enamel," and originally referred to the refinement of metalwork.
Lithuanian"Sudėtingas" also means "complicated" in Lithuanian.
MacedonianThe word "sophisticated" derives from the Latin word "sophisticatus," meaning "cunning" or "clever."
MalagasyThe word "fitaovana" in Malagasy can also refer to "accomplished" or "skillful".
Malay"Canggih" is derived from the Javanese word "canggih", meaning "skillful" or "expert".
MalteseThe Maltese word "sofistikati" comes from the Italian word "sofisticato", meaning "sophisticated" or "refined", but it can also refer to someone who is "clever" or "cunning".
MaoriThe Māori word "mātanga" also refers to the ability to perceive and understand hidden truths or meanings.
Marathi"परिष्कृत" also means "refined" or "polished" in Marathi.
MongolianThe word "боловсронгуй" can also mean "refined" or "elegant".
NepaliThe word 'परिष्कृत' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'परिष्कार', meaning 'purification' or 'refinement'.
NorwegianIn Norwegian, “sofistikert” can also mean “argumentative”.
Nyanja (Chichewa)The word 'zotsogola' can also refer to a kind of traditional attire worn by the Ngoni tribe of Malawi.
PashtoThe word "پرمختللي" is derived from the Arabic word "مختل" (mukhtal) meaning "different" or "diverse".
PersianThe word "پیچیده" can also mean "twisted" or "intricate" in Persian, highlighting its multifaceted nature.
PolishThe word "wyrafinowany" is derived from the French word "raffiner", meaning "to refine" or "to polish".
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)In Portuguese, "sofisticado" can also refer to something that is elaborate, complex, or refined.
PunjabiThe word "ਸੂਝਵਾਨ" also means "one who is wise, knowledgeable, and experienced" in Punjabi.
RomanianThe word "sofisticat" comes from the Turkish word "softa", which means "student", and it is often used in Romanian to describe someone who is overly serious or pedantic.
Russian"Сложный" shares the same root with "слово" (word) and literally means "composed of words". It can also mean "complex" or "complicated".
SamoanThe word "faʻafaigofie" is derived from the words "faʻa" (to make) and "faigofie" (beautiful), meaning "to make beautiful".
Scots GaelicNo information on this topic was found in the provided context.
SerbianThe word "софистициран" (sophisticated) originally meant "wise" or "skillful" in ancient Greek, and can still carry this meaning in Serbian.
Sesotho"E tsoetseng pele" can literally mean "on the back of the hare".
ShonaThe word "zvakaoma" also means "mature, experienced, or wise" in Shona.
SindhiThe word "nafis" is derived from the Arabic word "nafas" meaning "breath" or "soul", suggesting something delicate, exquisite, or precious.
Sinhala (Sinhalese)In addition to "sophisticated," "නවීන" can also mean "modern," "novel," "new," "up-to-date," "current," "contemporary," "advanced," "progressive," "futuristic," and "state-of-the-art" in Sinhala (Sinhalese).
SlovakThe word "sofistikované" can also mean "refined" or "elegant" in Slovak.
SlovenianThe word “sofisticiran” derives from the Greek word “sophistikos”, which means "clever" or "skilful".
SomaliThe word "casri ah" in Somali is derived from the Arabic word "qasr," meaning "castle" or "mansion," and is used figuratively to describe someone with refined tastes or behaviors.
SpanishThe word "sofisticado" derives from the Greek "sophismata", meaning "clever arguments".
SundaneseThe etymology of the Sundanese word "canggih" is uncertain, with some linguists suggesting it comes from the Javanese word "canggaih", meaning "to reach" or "to achieve", while others propose a more complex origin.
Swahili"Kisasa" can also mean "stylish" or "modern" in Swahili
SwedishDet svenska ordet "sofistikerad" kommer från det franska "sophistique", vilket betyder "konstfull" eller "påhittad".
Tagalog (Filipino)The word "sopistikado" originally meant "adulterated" or "corrupted" in Tagalog, but has since taken on the more positive meaning of "sophisticated".
TajikThe word "мураккаб" is derived from the Arabic word "ركّب" (rakkaba), meaning "to join" or "to compose."
TamilThe word 'அதிநவீன' derives from the Sanskrit word 'अति' (excessive) and 'नवीन' (new), meaning 'extremely new' or 'cutting-edge'.
ThaiThe word "ซับซ้อน" can also mean "to be convoluted" or "to be complex".
TurkishThe word "sofistike" in Turkish is ultimately derived from the Greek word "sophistikos", meaning "pertaining to the sophists".
UkrainianThe Ukrainian word "вишуканий" (sophisticated) derives from the verb "вишукувати" (to seek out, to find), suggesting a refined or discerning taste.
UrduThe word "نفیس" also means "rare" or "exquisite" in Urdu.
UzbekThe word "murakkab" also means "complicated" or "compound" in Uzbek.
VietnameseThe word "tinh vi" can also mean "subtle" or "detailed"
WelshThe word "soffistigedig" is derived from the French word "sophistique," which means "false wisdom" or "deception."
XhosaThe word "ephucukileyo" can also refer to someone or something that is pretentious.
YiddishIn Yiddish, the word “sophisticated” has alternate meanings including “smart,” “wise” or even “cunning.”
YorubaThe word "fafa" in Yoruba can also mean "good" or "fine."
ZuluThe word 'eyinkimbinkimbi' is likely derived from the Bantu root '*kimp-*, meaning 'dark,' 'black,' or 'hidden. It also has metaphorical meanings such as 'subtle,' 'mysterious,' or 'complex,' which could have given rise to its meaning of 'sophisticated'.
English"Sophisticated" derives etymologically from Medieval Latin "sophisticatus," meaning "corrupted" or "adulterated."

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