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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchmuck
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃmʊk
"Sie trägt wertvollen Schmuck."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Personal ornaments, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, that are made from precious metals and gemstones.
"She wore elegant diamond jewelry to the gala evening." - 2
Items of decorative value resembling precious ornaments, often made of less expensive materials.
"The boutique specializes in handcrafted fashion jewelry."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'jouel', which traces back to the Late Latin 'iocale' meaning plaything or trinket, ultimately rooted in the Latin 'iocari' to jest or play. Over centuries, the term evolved in Middle English to denote precious ornaments worn for personal adornment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jewelry" is said worldwide
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bijoux
Transliteration: bi-ʒu
"Elle porte de magnifiques bijoux."
Schmuck
Transliteration: ʃmʊk
"Sie trägt wertvollen Schmuck."
gioielli
Transliteration: dʒoˈjɛl.li
"Ha comprato nuovi gioielli d'oro."
joyas
Transliteration: ˈxo.jas
"Llevaba puestas sus mejores joyas."
joias
Transliteration: ˈʒɔj.ɐs
"A vitrine estava cheia de joias brilhantes."
आभूषण
Transliteration: aabhushan
"उसने शादी में सुंदर आभूषण पहने थे।"
珠宝
Transliteration: zhū bǎo
"这家商店出售各种精美珠宝。"
보석류
Transliteration: boseokryu
"그녀는 비싼 보석류를 수집하는 것을 좋아합니다."
宝飾品
Transliteration: hōshokuhin
"彼女は美しい宝飾品を身につけていた。"
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