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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegenmantel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁeːɡn̩ˌmantl̩
"Er trug seinen Regenmantel im Nieselregen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A waterproof or water-resistant coat worn to protect the body from rain.
"She wore her bright yellow raincoat to stay dry during the downpour." - 2
A coat made from materials that repel water, often used in wet weather.
"He bought a new raincoat for his trip to the coast."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'raincoat' is a compound word formed from 'rain', derived from Old English 'regn', and 'coat', which comes from Old French 'cote'. The word has evolved to refer specifically to a waterproof outer garment designed to protect the wearer from rain.
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Imperméable
Transliteration: ɛ̃.pɛʁ.me.abl
"Elle a porté son imperméable pendant la pluie."
Regenmantel
Transliteration: ˈʁeːɡn̩ˌmantl̩
"Er trug seinen Regenmantel im Nieselregen."
Impermeabile
Transliteration: im.perˈme.a.bi.le
"Ha indossato il suo impermeabile durante la pioggia."
Impermeable
Transliteration: im.perˈme.a.ble
"Llevó su impermeable para no mojarse."
Capa de chuva
Transliteration: ˈkapɐ dʒi ˈʃuvɐ
"Ele usou a capa de chuva durante a tempestade."
बारिश का कोट
Transliteration: bāriś kā koṭ
"उसने बारिश के लिए कोट पहना।"
雨衣
Transliteration: yǔyī
"她在下雨时穿上了雨衣。"
우비
Transliteration: ubi
"비 오는 날에 우비를 입었다."
レインコート
Transliteration: rein kōto
"彼女は雨の日にレインコートを着た。"
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