Dawning Meaning in English

word · lemma: dawn

US

ˈdɔnɪŋ

DAWN-ing

UK

dˈɔːnɪŋ

DAWN-ing

Definition

The time when day first begins and light appears in the sky; also, the beginning of something new, especially an idea or feeling.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in poetic or literary contexts. As a noun, refers both to the literal moment of daylight and metaphorically to new beginnings ('the dawning of a new era'). Common with words like 'day', 'realization', 'age'. Rare in casual conversation.

• Spanish: amanecer - comienzo (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): amanhecer - início (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): amanhecer - início (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 黎明 - 开始（比喻）
• Chinese (Traditional): 黎明 - 開始（比喻）
• Hindi: भोर - शुरुआत (रूपक रूप में)
• Arabic: الفجر - بداية (مجازيًا)
• Bengali: ভোর - উন্মেষ
• Russian: рассвет - зарождение
• Japanese: 夜明け - 始まり
• Vietnamese: bình minh - sự khởi đầu
• Korean: 새벽 - 시작
• Turkish: şafak - başlangıç
• Urdu: صبح ہونا - آغاز
• Indonesian: fajar - permulaan

Example Sentences

We watched the dawning of the sun from the hill.

basic

The dawning of a new day brings hope.

basic

He felt the dawning of understanding during the class.

basic

With the dawning of the internet, everything changed.

natural

There's a dawning realization that we must act now.

natural

The city buzzes with excitement at the dawning of festival season.

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