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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDeckel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdɛkl
"Der Koch setzte den Deckel auf den Topf, um das Kochen zu beschleunigen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A removable or hinged cover for the top of a container.
"She put the lid back on the jar to keep the contents fresh." - 2
A cover or top for a pot, pan, or other cooking vessel.
"The chef placed a lid on the pot to speed up the cooking process."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lid' originates from the Old English 'lydd', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*ludiz', meaning 'to cover'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to a cover or top for a container.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lid" is said worldwide
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couvercle
Transliteration: kuvɛʁkl
"Elle a remis le couvercle sur le pot pour garder le contenu frais."
Deckel
Transliteration: ˈdɛkl
"Der Koch setzte den Deckel auf den Topf, um das Kochen zu beschleunigen."
coperchio
Transliteration: koˈpɛr.kjo
"Ha messo il coperchio sul barattolo per mantenere il contenuto fresco."
tapa
Transliteration: ˈtapa
"Ella puso la tapa de nuevo en el tarro para mantener el contenido fresco."
tampa
Transliteration: ˈtɐ̃pɐ
"Ela colocou a tampa de volta no pote para manter o conteúdo fresco."
ढक्कन
Transliteration: ḍhakkan
"उसने जार पर ढक्कन वापस रखा ताकि सामग्री ताजा रहे।"
盖子
Transliteration: gàizi
"她把盖子放回罐子上，以保持内容的新鲜。"
뚜껑
Transliteration: ttukkeong
"그녀는 내용물을 신선하게 유지하기 위해 병에 뚜껑을 다시 덮었습니다."
ふた
Transliteration: futa
"彼女は内容を新鮮に保つために瓶にふたを戻しました。"
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