How do u say “stone” or “precious stone” and “rock” in different languages?

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How do you say "stone," "precious stone," and "rock" in different languages? I would appreciate examples from a variety of languages, along with any interesting cultural insights related to these terms. Thank you!

Gordon Brekke Jr. · Accepted Answer

Spanish :1. Stone - piedra2. Precious stone - piedra preciosa, gema3. Rock - roca, pe&ntilde;aBulgarian:1. &#1082;&#1072;&#1084;&#1098;&#1082; 2. &#1089;&#1082;&#1098;&#1087;&#1086;&#1094;&#1077;&#1085;&#1077;&#1085; &#1082;&#1072;&#1084;&#1098;&#1082;3. &#1089;&#1082;&#1072;&#1083;&#1072;, &#1082;&#1072;&#1085;&#1072;&#1088;&#1072;

Ms. Charity Swaniawski · Answer

In German...stone = Steinprecious stone / gemstone = Edelsteinrock = (according to my dictionary) Gestein (but I'd just say Stein)Fun fact:  "Rock" in German means "skirt."

Anonymous · Answer

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Good question! There are enormous differences between the two, however there are also enormous differences between the dialects and many words and phrases that you find in each country. (London, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cornwall etc) Would that make it right to divide all the different counties/states and call the languages different? I reckon that it's one language that has mutated! x

Ms. Thora Renner V · Answer

in Urdu 
stone=pathar
precious stone=keemti pathar
rock=pathar

Anonymous · Answer

French.
Pierre précieuse.
Stone = pierre, 
rock =  caillou ( small rock or stone ),roche, rocher.

Mrs. Katarina Hane · Answer

It's possible, but I'm not 100% certain

Anonymous · Answer

Arabic:
Stone = حجر (Hijr)
Precious Stone = ماس (Maas), means Diamond
Rock = صخرة (Sakhra)

Anonymous · Answer

Italian:
stone: pietra
precious stone:pietra preziosa, gema, gioiello
rock: roccia

Anonymous · Answer

La jolla (la HOY-ya) is the jewel in Spanish...

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