Pocketbook Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpɑkətˌbʊk/

PAH-kit-book

UK

/pˈɒkɪtbˌʊk/

POK-it-book

التعريف

A small bag, often used by women, to carry money, keys, and other small personal items; in the US, it can also mean a wallet or someone's financial resources.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

In American English, 'pocketbook' refers to a woman's purse or sometimes a wallet. In formal or older usage, it can mean someone's financial resources. Not commonly used in British English—use 'handbag' or 'purse' instead.

• Spanish: bolso - cartera (pequeña) - billetera (EE. UU.)
• Portuguese (BR): bolsa (pequena) - carteira (de dinheiro)
• Portuguese (PT): mala pequena - carteira
• Chinese (Simplified): 钱包 - 小手提包
• Chinese (Traditional): 錢包 - 小手提包
• Hindi: पॉकेटबुक - पर्स (महिला का छोटा बैग)
• Arabic: محفظة يد - حقيبة صغيرة
• Bengali: হ্যান্ডব্যাগ - পার্স
• Russian: дамская сумочка - кошелёк
• Japanese: ハンドバッグ - 財布
• Vietnamese: túi xách nhỏ - ví
• Korean: 핸드백 - 지갑
• Turkish: el çantası - cüzdan
• Urdu: ہینڈ بیگ - پرس
• Indonesian: tas kecil - dompet

جمل نموذجية

She forgot her pocketbook at home.

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My grandmother keeps old photos in her pocketbook.

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He does not have enough money in his pocketbook.

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She reached into her pocketbook for a pen during the meeting.

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Rising prices are hitting everyone's pocketbook these days.

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Can you fit your phone in that tiny pocketbook?

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