genie
word
/ˈdʒini/
JEE-nee
/dʒˈiːni/
JEE-nee
Definition
A genie is a magical being from stories, especially in Middle Eastern tales, who often lives in a lamp or bottle and can grant wishes.
Usage & Nuances
'Genie' comes from Arabic folklore and is often found in phrases like 'a genie in a bottle' or 'the genie grants three wishes.' Used mostly in fairy tales and fantasy contexts. Not to be confused with 'genius,' which means a very smart person.
Spanish: genioPortuguese (BR): gênio (ser mágico)Portuguese (PT): génio (ser mágico)Chinese (Simplified): 精灵 - 神灯精灵Chinese (Traditional): 精靈 - 神燈精靈Hindi: जिन्न - जिनीArabic: جنيBengali: জিনRussian: джиннJapanese: ジーニーVietnamese: thần đènKorean: 지니 - 진(요정)Turkish: cin - cin (lamba cinleri)Urdu: جنIndonesian: jin
Example Sentences
You can't put the genie back in the bottle—it's too late now.
natural
The genie lives in a magic lamp.
basic
The boy wished for a genie to help him.
basic
The genie granted three wishes.
basic
If I found a genie, my first wish would be for more wishes.
natural
She dressed as a genie for the costume party.
natural