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.