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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVerschluss
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛrˈʃlʊs
"Der Verschluss der Tasche war kaputt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or method for securing or attaching something.
"The fastening on the backpack broke, causing all of her belongings to spill out." - 2
The act of making something secure or tight.
"The fastening of the door ensured that no one could enter without permission."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'fastening' originates from the Old English 'fæstnian', meaning 'to make fast or secure'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained similar meanings related to securing or attaching objects together.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fastening" is said worldwide
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fermeture
Transliteration: fɛʁ.my.tyʁ
"La fermeture du sac était défectueuse."
Verschluss
Transliteration: fɛrˈʃlʊs
"Der Verschluss der Tasche war kaputt."
chiusura
Transliteration: kjuˈzura
"La chiusura dello zaino si è rotta."
cierre
Transliteration: ˈθjere
"El cierre de la mochila se rompió."
fecho
Transliteration: ˈfeʃu
"O fecho da mochila quebrou."
बंद करना
Transliteration: band karna
"बैग का बंद करना टूट गया।"
扣件
Transliteration: kòujiàn
"背包的扣件坏了。"
잠금 장치
Transliteration: jamgeum jangchi
"가방의 잠금 장치가 고장났습니다."
留め具
Transliteration: tomogu
"バッグの留め具が壊れました。"
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