husky

word

Definition

Describes a deep, rough-sounding voice, often because someone is sick or emotional. Also refers to a breed of strong dogs known for pulling sleds.

Usage & Nuances

'Husky' as an adjective is common for describing voices but rarely for people overall. The noun form is for the Siberian or Alaskan Husky breed. For voices, 'husky laugh', 'husky whisper' are common collocations. Don't confuse with 'hoarse' (more negative connotation).

Spanish: ronco (voz) - fuerte (voz) - husky (perro)Portuguese (BR): rouca (voz) - forte (voz) - husky (cão)Portuguese (PT): rouca (voz) - forte (voz) - husky (cão)Chinese (Simplified): 沙哑的（声音）- 哈士奇（狗）Chinese (Traditional): 沙啞的（聲音）- 哈士奇（狗）Hindi: कर्कश (आवाज) - तेज़ (आवाज) - हस्की (कुत्ता)Arabic: أجش (صوت) - قوي (صوت) - هاسكي (كلب)Bengali: ভরাট (স্বরের জন্য) - হাচকি (কুকুরের জাত) Russian: хриплый (о голосе) - хаски (порода собаки)Japanese: ハスキーな（声の） - ハスキー（犬種）Vietnamese: khàn (giọng nói) - chó Husky Korean: 쉰 (목소리) - 허스키 (개 품종)Turkish: boğuk (ses için) - husky (köpek cinsi)Urdu: بھاری (آواز کے لیے) - ہسکی (کتا، نسل)Indonesian: khàn (giọng nói) - husky (giống chó)

Example Sentences

He has a husky voice because he has a cold.

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A husky can run very fast in the snow.

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The dog in the picture is a Siberian Husky.

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I always lose my voice and sound husky after shouting at football games.

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Her husky laugh makes everyone smile.

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"Wow, you've got a real husky whisper today! Are you okay?"

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