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In (Classical) Arabic<\/strong>, by Nadja: Wila:da (\u0648\u0644\u0627\u062f\u0629)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Arab world.<\/p>\n

In (Maghrebi) Arabic (Darija)<\/strong>, by Nadja: Ziada<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Maghreb.<\/p>\n

In Armenian<\/strong>, by Lilith: Tsnund (<\/span>\u056e\u0576\u0578\u0582\u0576\u0564)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Armenia.<\/p>\n

In Ateso (or Teso)<\/strong>, by Apuda Ignatius Loyola : Aurio,<\/span> Aidounio<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the north east of Uganda and the west of Kenya.<\/p>\n

In Breton (Brezhoneg)<\/strong>, by Mona Maze, Sten Charbonneau et Rhisiart Hincks: Ganedigezh<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Brittany (Noth-West of France).<\/p>\n

Note: tonic accent on the penultimate syllable.<\/p>\n

In Catalan<\/strong>, by Fabrice: Naixement<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Spain (Catalonia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands), France (Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es Orientales), Andorra, Italy (Sardinia).<\/p>\n

In Chinese (Mandarin)<\/strong>, by Gala: ChuSheng (\u51fa\u751f)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in China.<\/p>\n

Note: literally “come to life”.<\/p>\n

In Chukchi<\/strong>, by \u00a0Charles Weinstein : o’ratgyrgyn<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Chukotka (Russia).<\/p>\n

Note: This term designates the birth of human children. When talking about animal birth, one would use the word: “gyr’ogyrgyn”.<\/p>\n

In Comorian (Shikomori)<\/strong>, by Dalila Ahamad:\u00a0Dza<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Comoro Islands.<\/p>\n

In Dutch (Flemish), <\/strong>by Isabelle : Geboorte<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Netherlands, and Belgium.<\/p>\n

In <\/strong>Esperanto<\/strong>, by Mirejo, GoBois and Javier V\u00e1squez: Nasko, Naski\u011do, Deveno<\/span><\/p>\n

When impossible to type the ‘\u011d’, it can be replaced by an ‘h’ after the<\/span> ‘g’ : “naskigho”<\/p>\n

Pronunciation: naskidjo.<\/p>\n

In Fala<\/strong>, by Eusebio Mart\u00edn: Nacimentu<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the North of Extremadura, Spain.<\/p>\n

In French<\/strong>, by Jessica, Audrey Gonon and Marie-Eve Bouchard: Naissance<\/span><\/p>\n

In Fula (Pulaar, Fulfulde), <\/strong>by Seydou: Pingol<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Cameroon, in the Centrafrican Republic, in Chad, Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Bissau Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Togo and Benin.<\/p>\n

Note: Literally “awakening to life”, act of being born.<\/p>\n

In German<\/strong>, by Mirejo : Geburt<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium.<\/p>\n

Note: feminine gender, “die Geburt”.<\/p>\n

In Hausa<\/strong>, by Odile Benoit-Abdelkader: Haihuwa<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Niger, Nigeria, northern Cameroon and numerous West-African cities.<\/p>\n

In Italian<\/strong>, by Val\u00e9rie Rey : Nascita<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Italy, San Marino, Switzerland, Vatican, Croatia.<\/p>\n

I<\/strong>n Kabyle (Taqbaylit)<\/strong>, by Idir: Talalit<\/span><\/p>\n

This Berber language is spoken in Algeria.<\/p>\n

In Kaqchikel<\/strong>, by Gelber: Alaxib’\u00e4l<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Comalapa, Chimaltenango Department,\u00a0Guatemala.<\/p>\n

In Kiholo (Holu), <\/strong>by Mvwala Katshinga:\u00a0Kuvwaluka<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and in Angola.<\/p>\n

In Libinza<\/strong>, by Constant Bopima M. Bokoto: Mbotama<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).<\/p>\n

In Lingala<\/strong>, by Bongongo : Mbotama<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Congo-Brazzaville and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).<\/p>\n

Note: The verb is “kobotama”.<\/p>\n

In Malagasy<\/strong>, by Ralalaoherivony Baholisoa: Fahaterahana<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Madagascar.<\/p>\n

In Mapuche (Mapudungun), <\/strong>by Alejandra Vergara: Choyun, Lleqn<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in southern Chili and Argentina (Araucania).<\/p>\n

Note: meaning “to be born”.<\/p>\n

In (Yucatec) Maya<\/strong>, by Jhonnatan Rangel and Lorenzo Maldonado Herrera: Antal, S\u00edijil<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In Norwegian (bokm\u00e5l)<\/strong>, by Tomek: F\u00f8dsel<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Norway<\/p>\n

In Occitan<\/strong>, by Teiric : Naissen\u00e7a<\/span><\/p>\n

In Portuguese<\/strong>, by Marie-Eve Bouchard and Regina Giglio : Nascimento<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozamibique, Timor.<\/p>\n

In Punu<\/strong>, by Jean-Louis Mbadinga: Diburu<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the southwest of Gabon.<\/p>\n

Note: the “u” is pronounced as in English.<\/p>\n

In Quechua<\/strong>, by Val\u00e9rie Legrand-Galarza: Paqariy<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Andes (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador).<\/p>\n

In Scottish Gaelic<\/strong>, by Helen M\u00f3rag McKinnon: Breith<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Scotland (United-Kingdom).<\/p>\n

Note: also means the act of bearing, siezing, carrying away, overtake.<\/p>\n

In Sonink\u00e9<\/strong>, by Abdourahmane Yatera: saaraye\/saarera\/saare<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Mauritania and France.<\/p>\n

In Spanish (Castilian)<\/strong>, by Eduardo, Audrey Gonon and Javier V\u00e1squez \u200e: Nacimiento<\/span><\/p>\n

In Tuareg (Tamasheq, Tamahaq)<\/strong>, by Boutefna: Tiwite<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Algeria, Mali, Niger, Libya.<\/p>\n

In Tzeltal<\/strong>, by Juan: Tojkel<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Chiapas (Mexico).<\/p>\n

In Urdu<\/strong>, by Anjum Salim: Pehdai-ish<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Pakistan and India.<\/p>\n

In Welsh<\/strong>, by Rhisiart Hincks: Genedigaeth<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Wales (United Kingdom).