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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKnopf
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /knɔpf/
"Der Mantel hat schöne Knöpfe."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by sliding through a buttonhole or for decoration.
"He fastened the top button of his winter coat." - 2
A small switch or control on a device or piece of machinery that is pressed to operate it.
"Press the red button to turn off the machine."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'button' originates from the Old French 'bouton', which means 'a bud' or 'a knob'. It evolved in the late Middle Ages to refer to a fastening device, reflecting its shape and function.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Button" is said worldwide
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bouton
Transliteration: /bu.tɔ̃/
"Il a perdu un bouton de sa chemise."
Knopf
Transliteration: /knɔpf/
"Der Mantel hat schöne Knöpfe."
bottone
Transliteration: /botˈtoː.ne/
"Ho cucito un bottone sulla giacca."
botón
Transliteration: /boˈton/
"Se le cayó un botón a la camisa."
botão
Transliteration: /boˈtɐ̃w̃/
"Aperte o botão da camisa."
बटन
Transliteration: batan
"उसकी कमीज का एक बटन टूट गया।"
纽扣
Transliteration: niǔ kòu
"这件衣服少了一个纽扣。"
단추
Transliteration: danchu
"셔츠의 단추를 잠갔습니다."
ボタン
Transliteration: botan
"シャツのボタンが外れています。"
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