Tartan in German
Tartan in German is Turtanu, Schottenkaro, Tartan — Tartan means a woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.
Tartan in German
Turtanu
(historical) The commander-in-chief of ancient Assyria.
Schottenkaro
(countable) A pattern used on such fabric.
Tartan
(uncountable) Woven woollen fabric with a distinctive pattern of coloured stripes intersecting at right angles originally associated with Scottish Highlanders, now with different clans (though this only dates from the late 18th century) and some Scottish families and institutions having their own patterns; (countable) a particular type of such fabric.
What does "Tartan" mean?
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noun A woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.
"He wore a kilt in his family's tartan."
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adj Made of, or patterned like, tartan.
"She bought a tartan blanket for the picnic."
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Tartan in a sentence
- He wore a kilt in his family's tartan.
- The scarf had a red-and-green tartan design.
- She bought a tartan blanket for the picnic.
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What is "Tartan" in German?
"Tartan" in German is Turtanu, Schottenkaro, Tartan. Tartan means: A woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.
How do you use "Tartan" in a sentence?
Example: "He wore a kilt in his family's tartan." In German, "Tartan" is Turtanu, Schottenkaro, Tartan.
Are there other ways to say "Tartan" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Tartan": Turtanu, Schottenkaro, Tartan.
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