🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

स्वेटर

Pronunciation / Transliteration: svetar

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sweater/ˈswɛtər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसने ठंड से बचने के लिए स्वेटर पहना।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A knitted garment typically worn on the upper body for warmth.

    "She wore a cozy sweater to keep warm on the chilly evening."
  2. 2

    A similar garment that can be made of various materials, often used in casual or athletic contexts.

    "He put on a lightweight sweater before heading out for a jog."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sweater' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'sweat', referring to a garment worn to induce sweating during exercise. Its roots can be traced back to Middle English 'sweten', which means to perspire.

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