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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmala
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmalɐ
"Ela fechou a mala antes de ir para o aeroporto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small traveling bag or suitcase, typically made of leather.
"He packed his clothes and books into a sturdy leather valise before setting off on the journey." - 2
A case or pouch used by military personnel for carrying personal equipment.
"The soldier strapped his valise securely to the back of his saddle."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word entered English in the late 16th century, derived from the French valise, which itself traces back to the Italian valigia. Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it likely shares roots with Latin vitiosa or Celtic terms associated with leather bags and travel gear.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Valise" is said worldwide
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valise
Transliteration: valiz
"Il a bouclé sa valise pour le voyage d'affaires."
Koffer
Transliteration: kofər
"Er packte seine Kleidung in den Koffer."
valigia
Transliteration: vaˈliːdʒa
"Ho preparato la valigia per la vacanza."
maleta
Transliteration: maˈleta
"Llevaba una maleta pesada llena de ropa."
mala
Transliteration: ˈmalɐ
"Ela fechou a mala antes de ir para o aeroporto."
सूटकेस
Transliteration: suṭkes
"उसने अपनी यात्रा के लिए सूटकेस पैक किया।"
手提箱
Transliteration: shǒutíxiāng
"他提着一个旧皮箱去车站。"
여행 가방
Transliteration: yeohaeng gabang
"그는 여행 가방에 옷을 챙겼습니다."
スーツケース
Transliteration: sūtsukēsu
"彼は旅行のためにスーツケースに荷物を詰めた。"
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