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/ˈɡwaɾðja/

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Translation

guard

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Word origin

From a Germanic root, Gothic wardja ('guard, watchman'), related to Frankish wardon ('to watch over'). The same root gives English guard, ward and warden.

Origin
Germanic
Root
wardja
English cognates
guard, ward, warden

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralguardias

Examples

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The guard checked our suitcases.

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There is a guard on duty day and night at the door.

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He is on duty this weekend.

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The soldier dropped his guard for a second and lost the fight.

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The Civil Guard arrived at the village in less than ten minutes.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 8: guardia, fondo, abuelo and 7 more words.