tegn — meaning in English

English meaning

• character noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
• sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
• symbol noun A written character or image that stands for an idea, object, or sound.
• token noun A small object, coin, or piece of metal or plastic used in place of money, such as for a subway turnstile or arcade machine.

Senses

tegn is used for these senses in English:

• sign (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
• symbol A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
• token Something serving as an expression of something else.

character — full definition

1. noun A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
2. noun The combination of qualities and traits that make up a person's nature, especially their moral strength or honesty.
3. noun A single letter, digit, or symbol, especially in writing or computing.
4. noun A distinctive or unusual person, often amusing or eccentric.

sign — full definition

1. noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
2. noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
3. verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
4. verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.

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