souvenirs
word · lemma: souvenir
/ˌsuvəˈnɪɹz/
/sˌuːvənˈiəz/
Definition
Small objects or gifts that you bring back from a place to remember it or give to someone as a reminder of a trip or event.
Usage & Nuances
Most common for travel or special events; usually physical objects (magnets, keychains, postcards). Used mostly in informal/private conversation. Not generally used for digital memory or information.
Spanish: recuerdos - souvenirsPortuguese (BR): lembranças - souvenirsPortuguese (PT): recordações - souvenirsChinese (Simplified): 纪念品Chinese (Traditional): 紀念品Hindi: स्मृति चिन्हArabic: هدايا تذكاريةBengali: স্মৃতিচিহ্নRussian: сувенирыJapanese: お土産 - 記念品Vietnamese: quà lưu niệmKorean: 기념품Turkish: hediyelik eşya - hatıraUrdu: یادگارIndonesian: suvenir - cendera mata
Example Sentences
I bought some souvenirs from Paris.
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My friend collects souvenirs from every country she visits.
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Tourists love to buy souvenirs to remember their trip.
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Do you want me to bring you any souvenirs from my trip?
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Her suitcase was full of souvenirs for her family and friends.
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It's easy to get carried away buying souvenirs at the airport shops.
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