Longyi Meaning in English
word
ˈlɔŋ.ji
LAWNG-yee
ˈlɒŋ.ji
LONG-yee
Definition
A long piece of cloth worn around the waist, like a skirt or sarong, commonly used by men and women in Myanmar (Burma).
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in reference to Myanmar traditional clothing, not a common English word. Usually worn casually and formally. 'Longyi' can be worn by both genders, but male and female styles differ. Sometimes compared to a sarong, but unique to Myanmar culture.
Spanish: longyiPortuguese (BR): longyiPortuguese (PT): longyiChinese (Simplified): 隆基裙Chinese (Traditional): 隆基裙Hindi: लोंगीArabic: لونغيBengali: লুঙ্গি (মায়ানমারীয়) - লোঙিRussian: лонгьи (мьянм. одежда)Japanese: ロンジーVietnamese: longyi - xà-rông MyanmarKorean: 롱지Turkish: longyi - Myanmar eteğiUrdu: لونگی (میانماری)Indonesian: longyi - sarung Myanmar
Example Sentences
Do you know how to tie a longyi properly?
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He wears a longyi every day.
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Women also wear the longyi in Myanmar.
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A longyi is comfortable in hot weather.
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Tourists often like to try wearing a longyi when visiting Myanmar.
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I forgot I was still wearing my longyi when I answered the video call!
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