omen
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Definition
A sign or event that people believe predicts something good or bad will happen in the future.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in literature, folklore, or when speaking about superstitions and signs. Commonly paired with 'good omen' or 'bad omen.' Not used for everyday predictions; relates to signs believed to have deeper meaning.
Spanish: presagio - augurio - señal (simbólica)Portuguese (BR): presságio - augúrio - sinal (simbólico)Portuguese (PT): presságio - augúrio - sinal (simbólico)Chinese (Simplified): 预兆 - 征兆Chinese (Traditional): 預兆 - 徵兆Hindi: शगुन - शुभ संकेतArabic: فأل - نذير - علامةBengali: শকুন - লক্ষণRussian: знак - предзнаменованиеJapanese: 前兆 - 予兆Vietnamese: điềmKorean: 징조 - 전조Turkish: alamet - işaretUrdu: شگون - علامت (نشانی)Indonesian: pertanda - alamat
Example Sentences
Some people believe that a black cat is an omen of bad luck.
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The rainbow was seen as a good omen by the villagers.
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A sudden storm was considered an omen before the big race.
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He took the strange dream as an omen and changed his travel plans.
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Some say seeing a shooting star is a lucky omen.
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That broken mirror really felt like a bad omen to her.
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