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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMantel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmɛntl̩
"Sie trug einen warmen Mantel, um sich vor der Kälte zu schützen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An outer garment worn on the upper body for warmth or protection.
"She wore a warm coat to shield herself from the cold wind." - 2
A layer of something that covers or envelops.
"The painter applied a second coat of paint to ensure even coverage."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'coat' originates from the Old French 'cote', which is derived from the Latin 'cotta', meaning a short coat or garment. Its usage has evolved over centuries to refer to various types of outer garments worn for warmth or protection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coat" is said worldwide
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manteau
Transliteration: mɑ̃.to
"Elle a porté un manteau chaud pour se protéger du vent froid."
Mantel
Transliteration: ˈmɛntl̩
"Sie trug einen warmen Mantel, um sich vor der Kälte zu schützen."
cappotto
Transliteration: kapˈpɔt.to
"Ha indossato un cappotto caldo per proteggersi dal freddo."
abrigo
Transliteration: aˈβɾi.ɣo
"Ella llevaba un abrigo cálido para protegerse del viento frío."
casaco
Transliteration: kaˈzaku
"Ela usou um casaco quente para se proteger do vento frio."
कोट
Transliteration: koṭ
"उसने ठंडी हवा से बचने के लिए एक गर्म कोट पहना।"
外套
Transliteration: wàitào
"她穿了一件温暖的外套以抵御寒风。"
코트
Transliteration: koteu
"그녀는 추운 바람으로부터 보호하기 위해 따뜻한 코트를 입었다."
コート
Transliteration: kōto
"彼女は寒い風から身を守るために暖かいコートを着ていた。"
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