Meaning of asketo | Babel Free
asˈketoDefinitions
- ascetic
- Equivalent to 'Ascetic': One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
Equivalents
Examples
“Budho deadmonis siajn disĉiplojn fariĝi asketoj.”
The Buddha deterred his disciples from becoming ascetics.
“La lasta estis Pentuer, pastro kaj skribisto de l' ministro, malgrasa asketo, kiu eĉ dum plej grandaj varmegoj neniam kovris sian razitan kapon.”
The last one was Pentuer, priest and the minister's scribe, a skinny ascetic who even in the highest heat never covered his shaven head.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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