sjaal
Dutch
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Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from English shawl, of Persian origin.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]sjaal m (plural sjaals or (nonstandard) sjalen, diminutive sjaaltje n)
- scarf
- Hypernym: omslagdoek
Usage notes
[edit]- The diminutive sjaaltje has feminine connotations and typically refers to a scarf worn primarily for fashion rather than warmth, including scarves worn in the summer.