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In Arabic<\/strong>, by\u00a0Benmalek Sihem:\u00a0Akhdar<\/span><\/p>\n

Modern Standard Arabic has official language status in the Arab League’s 22 member states, in Eritrea, Chad, and Israel.<\/p>\n

In Armenian<\/strong>, by Lilith:\u00a0Kanatch (\u056f\u0561\u0576\u0561\u0579)<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Breton<\/strong>, by Rozenn and Mona Mase: Glas, <\/span>Glaz<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note: in Breton, green and blue are both said “glaz”, for the color of the sea is seen as being somewhere between these two colors\u2026 “Glaz” is used for all the hues of green and blue found in nature (the sea, trees, grass etc.), but any artificial green is said “gwer”, which is derived from French. Navy blue (as in clothes for example) is said “glaz”, for it has long existed, but light blue, not natural, is said\u2026 “bleu\u00f1v”, another derivative of French\u2026<\/p>\n

In Burushaski<\/strong>, by Piar Karim:\u00a0Sriqam<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the North of Pakistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region and Srinagar (India).<\/p>\n

In Casamance Creole<\/strong>, by No\u00ebl Bernard Biagui:\u00a0Berdu<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Ziguinchor (Senegal).<\/p>\n

In Chukchi<\/strong>, by Weinstein Charles:\u00a0Wytesgyperal’yn<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note: 4 other words bear the same meaning. These words may also mean “yellow” or “blue” depending on location.<\/p>\n

In Czech (\u010ce\u0161tina)<\/strong>, by Romana:\u00a0Zelen\u00fd<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Esperanto<\/strong>, by Aleks:\u00a0Verda<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note: in Esperanto, adjectives end with in -a, adverbs with an -e, infinitive verbs with an -i\u2026 Hence\u00a0“verda” = green, “verdi” = to be green, “verdi\u011di” = to become green, “verdulo” = a Green…<\/p>\n

In Fala<\/strong>, by Eusebio Mart\u00edn:\u00a0Verdi<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In French<\/strong>, by Michel: Vert<\/span><\/p>\n

In Fula (Pulaar, Fulfulde)<\/strong>, by Seydou:\u00a0Keccum<\/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: i.e. something fresh, new, like new grass. There is no specific name for the color green; the hecc-\/kecc- root (being new, young, not yet ripe, soft ) is used to depict the color green.<\/p>\n

In German<\/strong>, by Rinck: Gr\u00fcn<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Germany, Swiss and Austria<\/p>\n

In Gbaya<\/strong>, by Roulon-Doko:\u00a0t\u0254\u0301r z\u0254\u0330\u0301<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Bouar region, Centrafrican Republic<\/p>\n

Note: literally “fresh grass”.<\/p>\n

In Hausa<\/strong>, by Moussa Ousmane:\u00a0Sanwa<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Hindi<\/strong>, by Michel:\u00a0Har\u0101 (\u0939\u0930\u093e)<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in India (mainly North), and also in Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad, etc.<\/p>\n

In Icelandic<\/strong>, by Maxime: Gr\u00e6nn<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note: Gr\u00e6nn (m), gr\u00e6n (f), gr\u00e6nt (n).<\/p>\n

In Irish Gaelic<\/strong>, by Aonghus:\u00a0Glas, Uaithne<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note: “glas” is used for natural gren or gray or raw. “Uaithne” for artificial green.<\/p>\n

In Italian<\/strong>, by Stefano Lusito:\u00a0Verde<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note: \/ver’de\/.<\/p>\n

In Japanese<\/strong>, by Cyril Granoulhac: Midori (\u7dd1), Aoi (\u9752\u3044), Green (\u30b0\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3)<\/span><\/p>\n

In Kaqchikel<\/strong>, by Gelber:\u00a0R\u00e4x<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Ligurian (Genoese)<\/strong>, by Stefano Lusito:\u00a0Verde<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Liguria, Genoa (Italy).<\/p>\n

Note: \/v\u025br’de\/.<\/p>\n

In Lingala<\/strong>, by Ang\u00e8le Bongongo:\u00a0Mayi ya pondu<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Congo-Brazzaville, in DR Congo, and in the Central African Republic.<\/p>\n

Note: There is no direct translation. This expression literaly means “water and cassava leaves”.<\/p>\n

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

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

Note: also used to describe a dark complexion.<\/p>\n

In Manjaku (Manjak)<\/strong>, by Henri Brun:\u00a0Kolal<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Guinea-Bissau, but also in Senegal, Gambia and in France.<\/p>\n

In Maori<\/strong>, by Richard Te Hurinui:\u00a0Kakariki<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in New Zealand (Aotearoa).<\/p>\n

In Mapuche (Mapudungun)<\/strong>, by Alejandra Vergara: Karel, Kar\u00fc<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In (Yucatec) Maya<\/strong>, by Lorenzo Maldonado :\u00a0Ya’ax<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Norwegian (Bokm\u00e5l)<\/strong>, by Dominique:\u00a0Gr\u00f8nn<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Occitan<\/strong>, par Teiric : Verd<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the south of France<\/p>\n

In Otomi (H\u00f1\u00e4h\u00f1u)<\/strong>, par Raymundo: K’angi<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in the Mezquital valley, State of Hidalgo, Mexico.<\/p>\n

In Portuguese<\/strong>, by Mireille Haquet and\u00a0Regina Giglio:\u00a0Verde<\/span><\/p>\n

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

In Quechua<\/strong>, by Gloria Caceres:\u00a0Qumir, Q’umir<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and nortwestern Argentina.<\/p>\n

In Spanish<\/strong>, by Michel: Verde<\/span><\/p>\n

In Tuareg (Tamasheq, Tamahaq)<\/strong>, by Moussa Ousmane:\u00a0Tazawzawt<\/span><\/p>\n

This language is spoken in Algeria, Mali, Niger, Lybia, Burkina Faso.