🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

팔찌

Pronunciation / Transliteration: paljji

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bangle/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 아름다운 팔찌를 착용하고 있었다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A rigid bracelet or anklet, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic, worn as jewelry.

    "She wore a beautiful gold bangle that sparkled in the sunlight."
  2. 2

    A decorative ring or band worn on the wrist or arm.

    "The bride's bangle set was a traditional part of her wedding attire."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'bangle' is believed to have originated from the Hindi word 'bangri', which refers to a type of ornamental bracelet. It entered the English language in the 17th century, reflecting the influence of Indian culture and craftsmanship on British fashion during the colonial period.

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