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Pronunciation / Transliteration: handobaggu
"彼女は新しいハンドバッグを買いました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small bag used for carrying everyday personal items such as a wallet, keys, and cosmetics.
"She placed her phone and keys inside her leather handbag before leaving the house." - 2
A fashionable accessory designed to complement an outfit while providing practical storage.
"The designer showcased a new collection of luxury handbags during fashion week."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'hand' (referring to the human appendage used for grasping) and 'bag' (of Old Norse origin, meaning a small sack or pouch). Initially used in the late 19th century to describe small travel luggage held in the hand, it evolved to refer specifically to a small bag used by women to carry everyday personal items.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Handbag" is said worldwide
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sac à main
Transliteration: sak a mã
"Elle a acheté un nouveau sac à main pour la fête."
Handtasche
Transliteration: ˈhantˌtaʃə
"Sie hat ihre Geldbörse in der Handtasche vergessen."
borsetta
Transliteration: borˈsetta
"Ha comprato una bellissima borsetta di pelle."
bolso
Transliteration: ˈbolso
"Llevaba las llaves dentro de su bolso."
mala de mão
Transliteration: ˈmalɐ dɨ ˈmɐ̃w
"Ela esqueceu a carteira na mala de mão."
हैंडबैग
Transliteration: haindbaig
"उसने अपना पर्स अपने हैंडबैग में रख दिया।"
手提包
Transliteration: shǒutíbāo
"她买了一个昂贵的手提包。"
핸드백
Transliteration: haendeubaek
"그녀는 예쁜 핸드백을 메고 있었다."
ハンドバッグ
Transliteration: handobaggu
"彼女は新しいハンドバッグを買いました。"
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