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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries仕立て屋
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shitateya
"その仕立て屋は女性物のドレスの製作を専門にしている。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person, typically a woman, whose occupation is making women's dresses, suits, and other custom apparel.
"She hired a skilled dressmaker to design a custom evening gown for the gala." - 2
A style or cut of clothing characterized by soft, detailed construction typical of handmade apparel.
"The vintage coat featured delicate dressmaker details like hand-stitched piping and covered buttons."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word is a combination of 'dress', derived from Old French 'dresser' (to arrange, prepare, or straighten), and 'maker', from Old English 'macian' (to produce, construct). It emerged in the late 18th century during the Industrial Revolution to specifically designate a person who makes women's clothing, transitioning from general tailoring to specialized garment construction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dressmaker" is said worldwide
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couturière
Transliteration: koo-tyoo-ryɛr
"La couturière a ajusté la robe avec une grande précision."
Schneiderin
Transliteration: ˈʃnaɪ̯dəʁɪn
"Die Schneiderin nahm Maß für das Hochzeitskleid."
sarta
Transliteration: ˈsar.ta
"La sarta ha cucito un vestito splendido per la festa."
modista
Transliteration: moˈðis.ta
"La modista diseñó un vestido exclusivo para la novia."
costureira
Transliteration: kos.tuˈɾej.ɾɐ
"A costureira fez os ajustes necessários no vestido."
दर्जी
Transliteration: darzi
"दर्जी ने महिला के लिए एक सुंदर पोशाक बनाई।"
女裁缝
Transliteration: nǚ cáifénɡ
"这位女裁缝的手艺非常精湛。"
양장점 주인
Transliteration: yangjangjeom juin
"양장점 사장님이 드레스를 맞춤 제작해주셨다."
仕立て屋
Transliteration: shitateya
"その仕立て屋は女性物のドレスの製作を専門にしている。"
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