Unwrapping Meaning in English

word · lemma: unwrap

US

ənˈɹæpɪŋ

uhn-RAP-ing

UK

ʌnɹˈæpɪŋ

un-RAP-ing

Definition

The act of removing wrapping or packaging from something, such as a gift or package.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for gifts and presents, but can also apply to food or products. Common in holiday and celebration contexts. 'Unwrapping' emphasizes the physical removal of an outer layer.

• Spanish: desenvolver - desenvolver (regalo)
• Portuguese (BR): desembrulhar - desembrulhar (presente)
• Portuguese (PT): desembrulhar - desembrulhar (presente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 拆开 - 拆包
• Chinese (Traditional): 拆開 - 拆包
• Hindi: अनावरण करना - खोलना (पैकेजिंग)
• Arabic: فتح الغلاف - إزالة التغليف
• Bengali: মোড়ক খোলা - প্যাকেট খোলা
• Russian: разворачивание - распаковка
• Japanese: 包みを開けること - アンラッピング
• Vietnamese: mở gói - tháo bọc
• Korean: 포장을 풀기 - 개봉
• Turkish: paketi açma - ambalajı açma
• Urdu: پیک کھولنا - لفافہ ہٹانا
• Indonesian: membuka bungkus - membuka kemasan

Example Sentences

The children are unwrapping their birthday presents.

basic

She loves unwrapping chocolates after dinner.

basic

He is unwrapping a box in the kitchen.

basic

There's nothing like unwrapping a surprise gift to brighten your day.

natural

We spent the morning unwrapping packages and laughing together.

natural

Unwrapping leftovers from last night, I realized I was still hungry.

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