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Guernsey Meaning in English

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ˈɡɝnzi
GURN-zee
ˈɡɜːnzi
GURN-zee

التعريف

A 'guernsey' is a type of knitted sports shirt, especially worn by football and rugby players in Australia and the UK. It can also refer to the island of Guernsey in the English Channel.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Most common in Australian English and sports contexts. In general British English, 'jersey' or 'jumper' is more typical for clothing. 'Guernsey' (island) is a proper noun and always capitalized. In Australian slang, 'get a guernsey' means to be selected for a team or recognized.

جمل نموذجية

He wore his favorite guernsey to the match.

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The Guernsey cow is a famous dairy breed.

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They visited Guernsey on their holiday.

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You need to wear your team's guernsey for the photo.

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It's hard to get a guernsey if the team is already full.

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I've never seen a sunset like the one on Guernsey.

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