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national costume

national costume

Meaning of national costume

traditional clothing

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British English/ə ˈnæʃənəl ˈkɒstjuːm/
American English/ˌnæʃənəl ˈkɑːstuːm/
Russian transcription[nət͡sɨˈonəlʲnɨj kɐsˈtʲum]
national costume
national costume - национальный костюм
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national costume with Russian translation

national costume usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она танцевала на сцене в бабушкином национальном костюме.

She danced on stage wearing her grandmother's national costume.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Туристы часто покупают реплику национального костюма в качестве сувенира с фестиваля.

Tourists often buy a replica national costume as a souvenir from the festival.

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national costume belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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national costume synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between national costume / ethnic dress / traditional attire / regional costume / ceremonial dress / ceremonial costume

🇬🇧English
national costume

The primary term — neutral label for the traditional clothing representing a nation.

B1Often

She wore her national costume at the cultural festival.

Она надела национальный костюм на культурный фестиваль.

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🇬🇧English
ethnic dress

Similar to 'national costume' but stresses ethnic or cultural identity (which may cross national borders).

B2Often

The exhibition featured traditional ethnic dress from minority groups.

На выставке были представлены этнические костюмы народных меньшинств.

T
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traditional attire

A broad, slightly more formal term for traditional clothing; can refer to national or community-specific garments.

B2Often

Guests were asked to wear traditional attire for the ceremony.

Гостей попросили надеть традиционную одежду для церемонии.

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regional costume

Specifies clothing tied to a particular region within a country; narrower than 'national costume'.

B2Rarely

The choir performed in traditional regional costumes from the north of the country.

Хор выступал в традиционных региональных костюмах с севера страны.

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ceremonial dress

Refers to clothes worn for formal ceremonies; may overlap with national costume but also includes other ceremonial garments.

B2Rarely

The judge wore ceremonial dress during the opening of the court.

Судья надел церемониальную одежду во время открытия суда.

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ceremonial costume

Similar to 'ceremonial dress'; emphasizes costume used for rituals or ceremonies; may or may not be national/traditional.

B2Rarely

The performers wore ceremonial costumes to recreate the ancient rite.

Артисты были в церемониальных костюмах, чтобы воссоздать древний ритуал.

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national costume translation: национальный костюм. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce national costume

/ə ˈnæʃənəl ˈkɒstjuːm/

national costume translation

национальный костюм

national costume examples

She danced on stage wearing her grandmother's national costume.

national costume transcription

/ə ˈnæʃənəl ˈkɒstjuːm/, /ˌnæʃənəl ˈkɑːstuːm/

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national costume meaning: what does it mean?

traditional clothing

national costume pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

national costume is pronounced as /ə ˈnæʃənəl ˈkɒstjuːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

national costume definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She danced on stage wearing her grandmother's national costume. Translation: Она танцевала на сцене в бабушкином национальном костюме.

Is national costume part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, national costume (национальный костюм) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is national costume part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, national costume (национальный костюм) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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