đăng-ten
Definition
- Noun:
- Lace: A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, used for decoration on clothing, furnishings, or other textiles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc váy cưới có viền đăng-ten rất tinh xảo. (The wedding dress has a very intricate lace trim.)
- Bà tôi thích những tấm khăn trải bàn bằng đăng-ten. (My grandmother likes tablecloths made of lace.)
- Cửa hàng này bán nhiều loại đăng-ten đẹp. (This store sells many beautiful types of lace.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "đăng-ten" is a loanword, adapted from the French word "dentelle," which means lace. It is used almost exclusively to refer to the decorative fabric itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Nghề đăng-ten / Thợ làm đăng-ten: Refers to the craft or profession of lace-making or a lacemaker.
- Ngôi làng này nổi tiếng với nghề đăng-ten truyền thống. (This village is famous for its traditional lace-making craft.)
Synonyms
- Lace: The direct and most common English equivalent.
- Openwork: A broader term for any fabric or leather with patterns of opening and holes, which can include lace.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that specifically feature the word "đăng-ten." It is primarily a technical term for the material.