Afghan Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæfˌɡæn

AF-gan

UK

ˈæfɡæn

AF-gan

Definition

An 'afghan' is a type of blanket, usually knitted or crocheted, often colorful and used for warmth or decoration. It can also refer to something or someone from Afghanistan.

Usage & Nuances

'Afghan' as a blanket is informal and used mainly in the US; often associated with handmade gifts or cozy home decor. As an adjective or noun for people or things from Afghanistan, it is formal and neutral, but context matters to avoid confusion.

• Spanish: manta afgana - afgano (de Afganistán)
• Portuguese (BR): mantinha afegã - afegão (do Afeganistão)
• Portuguese (PT): manta afegã - afegão (do Afeganistão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 阿富汗毯 - 阿富汗人
• Chinese (Traditional): 阿富汗毯 - 阿富汗人
• Hindi: अफ़ग़ान कंबल - अफ़ग़ान (अफ़ग़ानिस्तान से)
• Arabic: بطانية أفغانية - أفغاني (من أفغانستان)
• Bengali: আফগান কম্বল - আফগান (আফগানিস্তান থেকে ব্যক্তি বা জিনিস)
• Russian: афганское покрывало - афганец - афганский (из Афганистана)
• Japanese: アフガン編みのブランケット - アフガン人 - アフガニスタンの（もの・人）
• Vietnamese: chăn afghan (chăn đan móc) - người Afghanistan - của Afghanistan
• Korean: 아프간 담요 - 아프간인 - 아프가니스탄의 (사람/것)
• Turkish: afgan battaniyesi - Afgan (Afganistan'dan)
• Urdu: افغانی کمبل - افغان (افغانستان سے متعلق)
• Indonesian: selimut afghan (rajutan) - orang Afganistan - dari Afganistan

Example Sentences

My grandmother made an afghan for my bed.

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He bought an afghan at the craft fair.

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She met an Afghan in her class.

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The colorful afghan on the couch really brightens up the room.

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She wrapped the baby in a soft afghan to keep him warm.

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Did you know an Afghan café opened downtown last week?

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