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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkɪsən
"Sie hat ein Kissen auf den Stuhl gelegt, um ihn bequemer zu machen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A soft bag filled with air or a soft material, used for sitting or resting on.
"She placed a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable." - 2
Something that serves as a barrier or protection against impact.
"The cushion of the fall helped to prevent serious injury."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cushion' originates from the Old French 'coissin', which itself comes from the Latin 'culsīnus', meaning 'a pillow'. The term evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a simple object of comfort to a broader application in design and architecture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cushion" is said worldwide
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coussin
Transliteration: ku-sɛ̃
"Elle a mis un coussin sur la chaise pour plus de confort."
Kissen
Transliteration: ˈkɪsən
"Sie hat ein Kissen auf den Stuhl gelegt, um ihn bequemer zu machen."
cuscino
Transliteration: kuˈski.no
"Ha messo un cuscino sulla sedia per renderla più comoda."
cojín
Transliteration: koˈxin
"Colocó un cojín en la silla para mayor comodidad."
almofada
Transliteration: aɫmoˈfadɐ
"Ela colocou uma almofada na cadeira para torná-la mais confortável."
गद्दा
Transliteration: gaddā
"उसने कुर्सी पर गद्दा रखा ताकि वह अधिक आरामदायक हो।"
垫子
Transliteration: diànzi
"她在椅子上放了一个垫子，以使其更加舒适。"
쿠션
Transliteration: kusyeon
"그녀는 의자를 더 편안하게 만들기 위해 쿠션을 올려놓았다."
クッション
Transliteration: kusshon
"彼女は椅子をもっと快適にするためにクッションを置きました。"
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