gem
word
/ˈdʒɛm/
jem
/dʒˈɛm/
jem
Definition
A beautiful and valuable stone, like a diamond or ruby; also used to describe someone or something very special or excellent.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'gem' is both literal (precious stones) and figurative (something or someone especially good). Common in phrases like 'hidden gem' (something valuable not widely known). Informal and positive when used to praise people or things.
Spanish: gema - joyaPortuguese (BR): gema - joiaPortuguese (PT): gema - jóiaChinese (Simplified): 宝石 - 珍品Chinese (Traditional): 寶石 - 珍品Hindi: रत्न - कीमती चीज़Arabic: جوهرةBengali: রত্ন - মূল্যবান বস্তুRussian: драгоценный камень - жемчужина (перен.)Japanese: 宝石 - 貴重なものVietnamese: đá quý - viên ngọcKorean: 보석 - 소중한 것Turkish: değerli taş - mücevher - harika şey (mekanik anlamda)Urdu: قیمتی پتھر - خوبصورت چیزIndonesian: permata - batu mulia
Example Sentences
This ring has a beautiful gem in it.
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She found a rare gem at the market.
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That movie was a real gem.
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This little café is a hidden gem in the city.
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You’re such a gem for helping me move!
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He collects rare gems from all over the world.
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