World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariescravate
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kʁavat
"Il porte une belle cravate bleue."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To fasten, attach, or close something by means of a string, cord, or knot.
"He had to tie his shoelaces before running out the door."
- 1
A strip of material worn around the neck under a collar, tied in a knot at the front.
"He wore a crisp suit and a silk tie to the formal interview."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tie' originates from the Old English 'tīgan', meaning to fasten or bind. Its usage evolved through Middle English, where it referred to a connection or bond, eventually leading to its modern meanings in both sports and fashion contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tie" is said worldwide
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cravate
Transliteration: kʁavat
"Il porte une belle cravate bleue."
Krawatte
Transliteration: kʁaˈvatə
"Er trägt heute einen Anzug mit Krawatte."
cravatta
Transliteration: kraˈvatta
"Ha scelto una cravatta di seta per la festa."
corbata
Transliteration: koɾˈβata
"El novio lleva una corbata elegante."
gravata
Transliteration: ɡɾaˈvata
"Ele comprou uma nova gravata vermelha."
넥타이
Transliteration: nektai
"उसने अपनी कमीज़ के साथ टाई बांधी।"
领带
Transliteration: lǐngdài
"他今天穿西装系领带。"
넥타이
Transliteration: nektai
"그는 정장에 어울리는 넥타이를 맸다."
ネクタイ
Transliteration: nekutai
"彼はスーツに合わせてお気に入りのネクタイを選んだ。"
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