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Kopftuch — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bandana noun A large, often colorful square of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.
  • headscarf noun A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
  • hijab noun A headscarf worn by many Muslim women that covers the hair and neck.
  • kerchief noun A square of cloth worn over the head or tied around the neck.

Senses

Kopftuch is used for these senses in English:

  • bandana A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband.
  • headcloth Any form of headwear consisting of a piece of material either tied or held in place with a band.
  • headscarf A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
  • hijab (countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
  • kerchief (dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

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