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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWrapping
/ˈræp.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of enclosing something in paper or other material for protection or decoration.
"The gift had beautiful wrapping that made it even more special." - 2
Material used for wrapping something.
"She chose colorful wrapping for the birthday presents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'wrapping' originates from the Old English 'wrappian', meaning to cover or enclose. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the same meaning, and has been used in various contexts related to enclosing objects since the 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wrapping" is said worldwide
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Emballage
Transliteration: ɑ̃balɑʒ
"L'emballage du cadeau était magnifique."
Verpackung
Transliteration: fɛrˈpakʊŋ
"Die Verpackung des Geschenks war sehr schön."
Imballaggio
Transliteration: imballadʒo
"L'imballaggio del regalo era colorato."
Embalaje
Transliteration: embalahe
"El embalaje del regalo era muy atractivo."
Embalagem
Transliteration: embalaʒẽ
"A embalagem do presente era linda."
लपेटना
Transliteration: lapetnā
"उपहार का लपेटना बहुत सुंदर था।"
包装
Transliteration: bāozhuāng
"礼物的包装非常漂亮。"
포장
Transliteration: pojang
"선물의 포장이 매우 아름다웠다."
ラッピング
Transliteration: rappu
"プレゼントのラッピングが素敵でした。"
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