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10 Language-to-English DictionariesServiette
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zɛʁˈvjɛtə
"Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Essen begann."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the mouth and hands.
"She placed a serviette on her lap before starting the meal." - 2
A napkin, especially in a formal dining context.
"The waiter folded the serviette elegantly before serving the main course."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'serviette' originates from the French word 'serviette', which means 'napkin'. It entered the English language in the 19th century, reflecting the influence of French culture on English dining customs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Serviette" is said worldwide
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Serviette
Transliteration: sɛʁvjɛt
"Elle a mis une serviette sur ses genoux avant de commencer à manger."
Serviette
Transliteration: zɛʁˈvjɛtə
"Sie legte die Serviette auf ihren Schoß, bevor sie mit dem Essen begann."
Tovagliolo
Transliteration: tovaʎˈʎɔlo
"Ha messo il tovagliolo sulle ginocchia prima di iniziare a mangiare."
Servilleta
Transliteration: seɾβiˈʎeta
"Colocó la servilleta en su regazo antes de comenzar a comer."
Guardanapo
Transliteration: ɡwaʁdaˈnapu
"Ela colocou o guardanapo no colo antes de começar a refeição."
रुमाल
Transliteration: rumāl
"उसने खाने से पहले अपने गोद में रुमाल रखा।"
餐巾
Transliteration: cān jīn
"她在开始吃饭之前把餐巾放在腿上。"
냅킨
Transliteration: naepkin
"그녀는 식사 전에 무릎에 냅킨을 놓았다."
ナプキン
Transliteration: napukin
"彼女は食事を始める前に膝の上にナプキンを置きました。"
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