longyi

A noun referring to a long piece of brightly colored cloth, typically made of cotton or silk, worn as a skirt or loincloth in countries such as India, Pakistan, and Myanmar (Burma).

• 🇩🇪Ein Longyi ist ein langer, bunt gemusterter Stoffstreifen, meist aus Baumwolle oder Seide, der in Ländern wie Indien, Pakistan und Myanmar (Burma) als Rock oder Lendentuch getragen wird.

1. Traditional wrapped garment B1 formal

   A long piece of brightly colored fabric, typically made from cotton or silk, worn as a skirt, loincloth, or sash in South and Southeast Asian regions such as India, Pakistan, and Myanmar.

   • She bought a vibrant longyi from the market in Yangon.
   • Men often wear a longyi during traditional ceremonies in Myanmar.
   • The soft silk longyi felt comfortable in the hot weather.
   • He wrapped the longyi around his waist before leaving the house.

   🇩🇪Traditionelles gewickeltes Kleidungsstück

   Synonyme: lungisarong

• longyis plural form
• longyis' possessive plural form
• longyi's possessive singular form