Adjective
/ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːɪk/
The term "onomatopoeic" refers to words that phonetically imitate, resemble, or suggest the sound that they describe. Onomatopoeic words are often used in literature, poetry, and everyday language to create an auditory effect that enhances the imagery or draws the reader's or listener’s attention.
Translation: كلمات "أونوماتوبيا" مثل "طنين" و"رش" تعزز من حيوية القصيدة.
The teacher explained the concept of onomatopoeic words to her students during the language arts lesson.
Translation: قامت المعلمة بشرح مفهوم كلمات الأونوماتوبيا لطلابها أثناء درس فنون اللغة.
Many comic book characters use onomatopoeic expressions like "pow" and "bang" to convey action.
While "onomatopoeic" itself is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions, its related words can create interesting phrases in literature and popular culture. Here are some related idiomatic uses:
Translation: في الشعر، يمكن لاستخدام لغة الأونوماتوبيا أن يحيي المشهد.
The artist’s work was described as onomatopoeic, as it seemed to echo the sounds of nature.
Translation: وُصِفَ عمل الفنان بأنه أونوماتوبي، حيث بدا وكأنه يردد أصوات الطبيعة.
Some writers are masters at using onomatopoeic elements to create soundscapes in their stories.
The word "onomatopoeic" traces its origins back to the Greek words "onoma," meaning "name," and "poiein," meaning "to make." The term began to appear in English in the early 19th century. It reflects the notion of creating names or words based on sounds.