swastika in Catalan

swastika in Catalan is esvàstica, creu gammada — swastika means an ancient symbol made of a cross with each arm bent at a right angle, historically used across many cultures as a sign of good fortune, but today associated almost entirely with Nazi Germany and fascism.

swastika in Catalan

esvàstica

noun

(countable) A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism.

creu gammada

noun

What does "swastika" mean?

noun An ancient symbol made of a cross with each arm bent at a right angle, historically used across many cultures as a sign of good fortune, but today associated almost entirely with Nazi Germany and fascism.
"The museum explained the swastika's long pre-Nazi history in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

swastika in a sentence

The museum explained the swastika's long pre-Nazi history in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art.
Painting a swastika on the wall was treated as a hate crime.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swastika" in Catalan?

"swastika" in Catalan is esvàstica, creu gammada. swastika means: An ancient symbol made of a cross with each arm bent at a right angle, historically used across many cultures as a sign of good fortune, but today associated almost entirely with Nazi Germany and fascism.

How do you use "swastika" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum explained the swastika's long pre-Nazi history in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain art." In Catalan, "swastika" is esvàstica, creu gammada.

Are there other ways to say "swastika" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "swastika": esvàstica, creu gammada.

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