Aesop Meaning in English

word

US

ˈiˌsɑp

EE-sahp

UK

ˈiːsɒp

EE-sop

Definition

Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller famous for his fables—short stories that teach a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a proper noun and typically refers to the legendary storyteller, not to any other person's name. Most famous for 'Aesop's Fables.' Sometimes used in titles or references to works based on fables.

• Spanish: Esopo
• Portuguese (BR): Esopo
• Portuguese (PT): Esopo
• Chinese (Simplified): 伊索
• Chinese (Traditional): 伊索
• Hindi: ईसप
• Arabic: إيسوب
• Bengali: ঐসপ
• Russian: Эзоп
• Japanese: イソップ
• Vietnamese: Aesop
• Korean: 이솝
• Turkish: Ezop
• Urdu: ایسپ
• Indonesian: Aesop

Example Sentences

Aesop wrote many famous fables.

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Have you ever read a story by Aesop?

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The fox and the grapes is a famous tale by Aesop.

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Kids still love listening to Aesop's fables today.

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My grandmother used to tell me stories from Aesop when I was little.

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Whenever people mention wise old tales, Aesop always comes up.

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