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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKleiderschrank
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈklaɪ̯dɐˌʃʁaŋk
"Sie hat ihre Sachen im Kleiderschrank verstaut."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tall cupboard or cabinet in which clothes may be hung or stored.
"She opened the wardrobe to find her favorite dress." - 2
The collection of clothes and accessories that a person owns.
"His wardrobe was filled with stylish outfits for every occasion."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'wardrobe' originates from the Middle English 'warderobe', which is a combination of 'ward' (to guard) and 'robe' (a garment). It evolved during the late Middle Ages when it referred to a place for storing clothes and valuables.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wardrobe" is said worldwide
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armoire
Transliteration: aʁmwaʁ
"Elle a rangé ses vêtements dans l'armoire."
Kleiderschrank
Transliteration: ˈklaɪ̯dɐˌʃʁaŋk
"Sie hat ihre Sachen im Kleiderschrank verstaut."
armadio
Transliteration: arˈma.djo
"Ha messo i vestiti nell'armadio."
armario
Transliteration: aɾˈmaɾjo
"Guardó su ropa en el armario."
guarda-roupa
Transliteration: ˈɡwaʁ.dɐ.ˈʁopɐ
"Ela organizou suas roupas no guarda-roupa."
अलमारी
Transliteration: almārī
"उसने अपने कपड़े अलमारी में रखे।"
衣柜
Transliteration: yīguì
"她把衣服放进衣柜里。"
옷장
Transliteration: otjang
"그녀는 옷장을 열어 좋아하는 드레스를 찾았다."
クローゼット
Transliteration: kurōzetto
"彼女はクローゼットからお気に入りのドレスを見つけた。"
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