Zopf - translation, pronunciation and examples
plait
a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together
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When to use Zopf
Она заплетает дочери косу.
Коса получилась очень аккуратной.
Zopf usage examples
Она заплетает дочери косу.
Sie flechtet ihrer Tochter einen Zopf.
Коса получилась очень аккуратной.
Der Zopf ist sehr ordentlich.
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plait — a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together
A general word for something woven or braided together; for hair it sounds more general and less everyday than Zopf.
A very precise and natural word for a hair braid; very close to the main meaning and commonly used in everyday speech.
Emphasizes the hairstyle as a braid; sounds a bit more descriptive than just Zopf.
A regular ribbon or strip; it does not mean a braid, but can be a material used to tie one.
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Zopf synonyms
What's the difference between Zopf / Geflecht / Haarzopf / Zopffrisur / Band / Flechtwerk
plait — a length of hair made by weaving three or more sections together
Sie flechtet ihrer Tochter einen Zopf.
Она заплетает дочери косу.
A general word for something woven or braided together; for hair it sounds more general and less everyday than Zopf.
Das Geflecht ihrer Haare war kunstvoll und ordentlich.
Её коса была искусно и аккуратно заплетена.
A very precise and natural word for a hair braid; very close to the main meaning and commonly used in everyday speech.
Sie trug einen langen Haarzopf.
Она носила длинную косу.
Emphasizes the hairstyle as a braid; sounds a bit more descriptive than just Zopf.
Für die Feier wählte sie eine schlichte Zopffrisur.
Для праздника она выбрала простую причёску с косой.
A regular ribbon or strip; it does not mean a braid, but can be a material used to tie one.
Sie band ihr Haar mit einem roten Band zusammen.
Она связала волосы красной лентой.
More of a bookish or technical word for a woven structure; rarely used for hair.
Das Flechtwerk aus Weidenzweigen war sehr stabil.
Плетёная конструкция из ивовых прутьев была очень прочной.
Means a strand of hair, a section of hair, but not a braided plait.
Eine Strähne fiel ihr ins Gesicht.
Прядь упала ей на лицо.
This is a ponytail, not a braid; a very common hairstyle, but a different way of wearing the hair.
Sie trug einen lockeren Pferdeschwanz.
Она носила свободный хвост.
Primarily a verb meaning to braid or weave; as a noun for a braid it is not a direct equivalent.
Sie lernte, ihre Haare selbst zu flechten.
Она научилась заплетать волосы сама.
A long and somewhat artificial-sounding word for hair braiding; rare and unusual in everyday use.
Das Haarflechtwerk der Braut war sehr aufwendig.
Плетение волос у невесты было очень сложным.
A descriptive phrase for braided hair; very close in meaning, but less concise than Zopf.
Ihr geflochtenes Haar glänzte im Sonnenlicht.
Её заплетённые волосы блестели на солнце.
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Zopf with Russian translation
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How to pronounce Zopf and what this word means
Zopf translation: plait. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Zopf
/ʦɔpf/
Zopf translation
plait
Zopf examples
Sie flechtet ihrer Tochter einen Zopf.
Zopf transcription
/ʦɔpf/
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Questions about this word
Zopf meaning: what does it mean?
eine Haarlänge, die durch Verflechten von drei oder mehr Strähnen entsteht
Zopf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Zopf is pronounced as /ʦɔpf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Zopf definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sie flechtet ihrer Tochter einen Zopf. Translation: Она заплетает дочери косу.
Is Zopf part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?
Yes, Zopf (braid) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Zopf part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, Zopf (braid) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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