Definition of sword

swordnoun

thanh kiếm

/sɔːd//sɔːrd/

The origin of the word "sword" can be traced back to the Old English word sweord, which was pronounced similiar to "sword." This Old English word comes from the Proto-Germanic word swerdaz, which meant "cutting weapon" or "tool for cutting." The Old English word swept through the Germanic languages, appearing as swert in Old Norse, swerd in Old Frisian, and swert in Old Saxon. The Old High German word schwert, which also meant "sword," may have contributed to the Old English word, as there was likely some linguistic interaction between these Germanic languages during the Middle Ages. The etymology of the Proto-Germanic word swerdaz is not entirely clear, but some linguists believe that it may have come from the Proto-Indo-European root *swe-, which meant "to cut." This etymology would suggest that the Proto-Germanic word swerdaz referred to a weapon specifically for cutting, rather than just any cutting tool. Overall, the evolution of the word "sword" from its Proto-Germanic roots to its modern English form is a testament to the enduring power and importance of this ancient weapon in human history and culture.

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Example:
  • The brave knight wielded his sword with skill and determination as he charged into battle.

    Hiệp sĩ dũng cảm vung kiếm một cách khéo léo và quyết tâm khi lao vào trận chiến.

  • In the distance, the warriors clashed swords, their blades echoing through the air.

    Ở đằng xa, các chiến binh đang chạm kiếm, âm thanh của lưỡi kiếm vang vọng trong không khí.

  • The king's sword, adorned with jewels and engraved with intricate patterns, rested on the throne beside him.

    Thanh kiếm của nhà vua, được trang trí bằng ngọc và chạm khắc những hoa văn phức tạp, nằm trên ngai vàng bên cạnh ngài.

  • The samurai's sword, known as a katana, was as sharp as a razor and as deadly as an viper.

    Thanh kiếm của samurai, được gọi là katana, sắc như dao cạo và nguy hiểm như rắn lục.

  • The lost child stumbled upon an old sword buried in the dirt, and its ancient gleam sparked a true adventure.

    Đứa trẻ lạc đường tình cờ tìm thấy một thanh kiếm cũ chôn dưới đất, và ánh sáng cổ xưa của nó đã khơi dậy một cuộc phiêu lưu thực sự.

  • The group of robbers wielded swords and knives as they threatened the innocent travelers on the road.

    Nhóm cướp vung kiếm và dao đe dọa những người đi đường vô tội.

  • The weapon of choice for the champion fencer was her sword, its tip glimmering in the flickering light.

    Vũ khí được các kiếm sĩ vô địch lựa chọn là thanh kiếm, mũi kiếm lấp lánh trong ánh sáng nhấp nháy.

  • The Sir Lancelot from his medieval tales cut through the air with his sword, ready to defend the priest from harm.

    Trong những câu chuyện thời trung cổ, Ngài Lancelot chém không trung bằng thanh kiếm của mình, sẵn sàng bảo vệ vị linh mục khỏi nguy hiểm.

  • The archeologist carefully lifted the rusted sword from the tomb, marveling at the craftsmanship and wondering at its history.

    Nhà khảo cổ học cẩn thận nhấc thanh kiếm gỉ sét ra khỏi ngôi mộ, vừa ngạc nhiên trước tay nghề thủ công vừa thắc mắc về lịch sử của nó.

  • The knight used his sword to unlock the door, his deftness surprising the would-be intruder who stood guard.

    Hiệp sĩ dùng kiếm để mở khóa cửa, sự khéo léo của anh khiến kẻ đột nhập đang đứng canh gác phải ngạc nhiên.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

be a double-edged/two-edged sword/weapon
to be something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • Fame is a double-edged sword.
    • cross swords (with somebody)
    to fight or argue with somebody
    the pen is mightier than the sword
    (saying)people who write books, poems, etc. have a greater effect on history and human affairs than soldiers and wars
    put somebody to the sword
    (old-fashioned or literary)to kill somebody with a sword
  • All the men were put to the sword.
    • a/the sword of Damocles
    (literary)a bad or unpleasant thing that might happen to you at any time and that makes you feel worried or frightened
    turn swords into ploughshares
    (literary)to stop fighting and return to peaceful activities