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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPajamas
/pəˈdʒɑː.məz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Loose-fitting clothing worn for sleeping or lounging.
"She changed into her pajamas before going to bed." - 2
A set of garments typically consisting of a top and bottom, designed for comfort during sleep.
"He bought a new pair of pajamas for the winter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pajamas' originates from the Persian word 'پاجامه' (pā jāma), meaning 'leg garment'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, initially referring to loose-fitting trousers worn by men in South Asia, and later evolved to denote sleepwear for both genders.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pajamas" is said worldwide
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pyjama
Transliteration: pijama
"Elle a mis son pyjama avant d'aller se coucher."
Schlafanzug
Transliteration: shlaf-ahn-tsook
"Er zog seinen Schlafanzug an, bevor er ins Bett ging."
pigiama
Transliteration: pee-jah-mah
"Ha indossato il pigiama prima di andare a dormire."
pijama
Transliteration: pee-hah-mah
"Se puso el pijama antes de acostarse."
pijama
Transliteration: pee-zha-mah
"Ele vestiu o pijama antes de dormir."
पायजामा
Transliteration: paayjaama
"वह सोने से पहले पायजामा पहनता है।"
睡衣
Transliteration: shuìyī
"他在睡觉前换上了睡衣。"
잠옷
Transliteration: jamot
"그는 잠자기 전에 잠옷으로 갈아입었다."
パジャマ
Transliteration: pajama
"彼は寝る前にパジャマに着替えた。"
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