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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUmbrella
/ʌmˈbrɛl.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding frame supported by a central rod, used for protection against rain or sun.
"She opened her umbrella to shield herself from the sudden downpour." - 2
A term used metaphorically to describe a protective or encompassing structure or concept.
"The organization operates under the umbrella of environmental protection."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'ombrella', meaning a canopy or parasol, which ultimately traces back to the Latin 'umbra', meaning 'shadow' or 'shade'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially referring to sunshades before becoming primarily associated with rain protection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Umbrella" is said worldwide
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parapluie
Transliteration: pa-ra-plwee
"Elle a pris son parapluie avant de sortir."
Regenschirm
Transliteration: Re-gen-shirm
"Er nahm seinen Regenschirm mit, als es zu regnen begann."
ombrello
Transliteration: om-brel-lo
"Ha aperto l'ombrello per ripararsi dalla pioggia."
paraguas
Transliteration: pa-ra-gwas
"Ella llevó un paraguas porque iba a llover."
guarda-chuva
Transliteration: guar-da-chu-va
"Ele trouxe um guarda-chuva para se proteger da chuva."
छाता
Transliteration: chhata
"उसने बारिश से बचने के लिए छाता खोला।"
雨伞
Transliteration: yǔsǎn
"她在下雨时带了雨伞。"
우산
Transliteration: usan
"비가 올 때 우산을 가져갔어요."
傘
Transliteration: kasa
"彼女は雨から守るために傘を持ってきました。"
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