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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDamenwäsche
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Damenwäsche
"Sie kaufte elegante Damenwäsche in der Boutique."
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Women's underwear and nightclothes, typically light, delicate, and decorative.
"She bought a new set of silk lingerie for the special occasion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lingerie' originates from the French word 'lingerie', which means 'linen' or 'underclothing'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the influence of French fashion on English-speaking cultures, particularly in the realm of women's intimate apparel.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lingerie" is said worldwide
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lingerie
Transliteration: lingerie
"Elle admire la belle lingerie dans la vitrine."
Damenwäsche
Transliteration: Damenwäsche
"Sie kaufte elegante Damenwäsche in der Boutique."
lingerie
Transliteration: lingerie
"Ha comprato della bellissima lingerie di pizzo."
lencería
Transliteration: lencería
"La tienda vende lencería fina y elegante."
lingerie
Transliteration: lingerie
"Ela escolheu uma lingerie de renda preta."
अंदरूनी वस्त्र
Transliteration: andaruni vastra
"उसने एक सुंदर लाँजरी सेट खरीदा।"
女士内衣
Transliteration: nǚshì nèiyī
"这家商店以出售精致的女士内衣闻名。"
란제리
Transliteration: ranjeri
"그녀는 백화점에서 고급 란제리를 구경했다."
ランジェリー
Transliteration: ranjerī
"彼女は美しいレースのランジェリーを買いました。"
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