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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpʊlˌoːvɐ
"Sie zieht einen warmen Pullover an."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A knitted garment for the upper body, typically with long sleeves; a sweater.
"She wore a thick woolen jumper to keep warm in the autumn breeze." - 2
A person or animal that jumps, especially in sports or competition.
"The bay horse is an exceptional jumper, clearing every fence with ease."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb jump, originating in the late Middle English period from Old Norse or Germanic roots meaning to leap or bound. The noun sense evolved through various occupational and clothing applications, initially referring to a loose outer jacket, and later shifting in British English to denote a knitted pullover sweater.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jumper" is said worldwide
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pull
Transliteration: pyl
"Il porte un pull bleu marine."
Pullover
Transliteration: ˈpʊlˌoːvɐ
"Sie zieht einen warmen Pullover an."
maglione
Transliteration: maʎˈʎoːne
"Ho comprato un nuovo maglione di lana."
suéter
Transliteration: ˈsweteɾ
"Hace frío, ponte el suéter."
camisola
Transliteration: kɐmiˈzɔlɐ
"Ele veste uma camisola confortável."
स्वेटर
Transliteration: swetar
"सर्दी में ऊनी स्वेटर पहनना चाहिए।"
毛衣
Transliteration: máoyī
"这件毛衣非常保暖。"
스웨터
Transliteration: seuweteo
"그는 빨간색 스웨터를 입고 있었다."
セーター
Transliteration: sētā
"寒かったので暖かいセーターを着た。"
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