Donning Meaning in English
word · lemma: don
Definition
The act of putting on clothes or something you wear, especially as a deliberate action.
Usage & Nuances
'Donning' is somewhat formal or literary; rarely used in daily speech. Commonly appears in news, instructions (‘donning a mask’), or when emphasizing the act of putting something on. Not the same as 'wearing', which describes the state after you've put something on.
Spanish: poniéndose (ropa) - vistiendoPortuguese (BR): vestindo - colocando (roupa)Portuguese (PT): vestir - colocando (roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 穿上 (衣服)Chinese (Traditional): 穿上 (衣服)Hindi: पहननाArabic: ارتداء (ملابس)Bengali: পরিধান করা - পরা (বিশেষত পোশাক)Russian: надеваниеJapanese: 着用（ちゃくよう） - 身に着けることVietnamese: mặc vào - đội vào - đeo vàoKorean: 착용 - 입기Turkish: giymek - takmakUrdu: پہنناIndonesian: mengenakan - memakai
Example Sentences
The nurse is donning a mask for safety.
basic
He is donning his coat before going outside.
basic
She finished donning her gloves and scarf.
basic
He paused for a moment before donning his uniform and heading to work.
natural
Before donning the costume, she checked herself in the mirror.
natural
Firefighters spend seconds donning their gear when an alarm sounds.
natural