Dirndl: meaning, definitions and examples
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dirndl
[ หdษชrn.dษl ]
traditional dress
A dirndl is a traditional dress worn in Germany and Austria, often associated with Alpine culture. It typically consists of a blouse, a fitted bodice, and a full skirt, often worn with an apron. The dirndl is commonly seen during festivals and cultural events.
Synonyms
Alpine dress, traditional dress.
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful dirndl to the Oktoberfest.
- The dirndl is a popular outfit for country fairs.
- Many women choose to wear a dirndl for traditional weddings.
Translations
Translations of the word "dirndl" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dirndl
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคฐเฅเคจเคกเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Dirndl
๐ฎ๐ฉ dirndl
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะฝะดะป
๐ต๐ฑ dirndl
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใซใณใใซ
๐ซ๐ท dirndl
๐ช๐ธ dirndl
๐น๐ท dirndl
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฅธ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุฑูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ dirndl
๐ธ๐ฐ dirndl
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟชๅฐๆฉๅพทๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ dirndl
๐ฎ๐ธ dirndl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธัะฝะดะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dirndl
๐ฒ๐ฝ dirndl
Etymology
The term 'dirndl' originates from the Bavarian and Austrian German dialect, where it initially referred to a young girl or 'girl' in general. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote a specific type of women's dress that was popular among rural culture in the Alpine regions of Germany and Austria. As a result, it became strongly associated with the folk traditions of these areas. The design and concept of dirndls were influenced by the clothes worn by working-class women in the 19th century, which were colorful and practical for daily wear. The dirndl has been embraced as a symbol of regional pride and culture, particularly during Oktoberfest and other cultural celebrations, making it a beloved garment in German-speaking areas.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,448, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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