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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchuh
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʃuː
"Er hat ein neues Paar Schuhe gekauft."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of footwear that covers the foot and is typically made of leather or other materials.
"He bought a new pair of zapatos for the wedding." - 2
A general term for shoes in Spanish-speaking countries.
"She has a collection of colorful zapatos for every occasion."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'zapato' originates from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word 'sabbatium', which means 'shoe'. Over time, it evolved in the Spanish-speaking world to refer specifically to footwear, reflecting cultural and practical adaptations in different regions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zapato" is said worldwide
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chaussure
Transliteration: ʃo.syʁ
"Il a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures."
Schuh
Transliteration: ʃuː
"Er hat ein neues Paar Schuhe gekauft."
scarpa
Transliteration: ˈskar.pa
"Ha comprato un nuovo paio di scarpe."
zapato
Transliteration: θaˈpatos
"Compró un nuevo par de zapatos."
sapato
Transliteration: saˈpa.tu
"Ele comprou um novo par de sapatos."
जूता
Transliteration: joota
"उसने एक नया जूता खरीदा।"
鞋子
Transliteration: xiézi
"他买了一双新鞋子。"
신발
Transliteration: sinbal
"그는 새 신발을 샀다."
靴
Transliteration: kutsu
"彼は新しい靴を買った。"
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