Yaje Meaning in English

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US

jɑˈheɪ

yah-HAY

UK

jɑːˈheɪ

yah-HAY

Definition

Yaje is a traditional Amazonian drink made from plants, known for its strong hallucinogenic effects and its use in indigenous rituals for spiritual healing or vision quests.

Usage & Nuances

'Yaje' (also spelled 'yagé') is mainly used in anthropological, cultural, or spiritual contexts. It is sometimes called 'ayahuasca' and is associated with shamanic rituals and traditional medicine in the Amazon. Rare in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: yagé - ayahuasca
• Portuguese (BR): yajé - ayahuasca
• Portuguese (PT): yagé - ayahuasca
• Chinese (Simplified): 亚赫（亚马逊致幻饮料） - 阿亚华斯卡
• Chinese (Traditional): 亞赫（亞馬遜致幻飲料） - 阿亞華斯卡
• Hindi: याजे (अमेज़न की आयाहुआस्का) - आयाहुआस्का
• Arabic: ياخي (مشروب أمازون المخدر) - الأياهواسكا
• Bengali: ইয়াজে - আয়াহুয়াস্কা
• Russian: яже - аяуаска
• Japanese: ヤヘ - アヤワスカ
• Vietnamese: yaje - ayahuasca
• Korean: 야헤 - 아야와스카
• Turkish: yaje - ayahuasca
• Urdu: یاجے - ایواسکا
• Indonesian: yaje - ayahuasca

Example Sentences

Yaje is used in traditional Amazonian ceremonies.

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Many people seek healing through yaje.

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Some scientists study the effects of yaje.

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After drinking yaje, people often describe vivid visions.

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Some travelers go to the Amazon just to try yaje with shamans.

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You’ve probably heard stories about yaje in documentaries.

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