Jandal: meaning, definitions and examples

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jandal

 

[ ˈdʒændl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear

A type of sandal commonly worn in New Zealand and Australia, typically made of rubber and having a V-shaped strap that goes between the big toe and the second toe.

Synonyms

flip-flop, sandal, thong

Examples of usage

  • Kiwis love to wear jandals to the beach.
  • She slipped on her jandals before heading out for a walk.
  • He always wears his jandals around the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "jandal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chinelo

🇮🇳 चप्पल

🇩🇪 Flip-Flop

🇮🇩 sandal jepit

🇺🇦 в'єтнамка

🇵🇱 japonka

🇯🇵 ビーチサンダル

🇫🇷 tong

🇪🇸 chancla

🇹🇷 parmak arası terlik

🇰🇷 쪼리

🇸🇦 شبشب

🇨🇿 žabky

🇸🇰 šnurovacia sandála

🇨🇳 人字拖

🇸🇮 japonka

🇮🇸 táflippur

🇰🇿 жұқа шлепанцы

🇬🇪 შლოპანცები

🇦🇿 şəp-şəp

🇲🇽 chancla

Word origin

The term 'jandal' is a blend of 'Japanese' and 'sandal', reflecting the origin of this type of footwear. Jandals became popular in New Zealand and Australia in the 1950s and have since become a staple in the casual footwear culture of these countries.