drapery
gb/dɹˈeɪpɚi/ us/dɹˈeɪpɚi/
B2
Engelsk
függöny, drapéria, függönyanyag, redőzet, textilüzlet, méteráruüzlet
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Bruksmønster:
[the] drapery/draperies (in/for [a room])
The living room looks brighter now that we replaced the dark drapery.
Világosabbnak tűnik a nappali, mióta lecseréltük a sötét függönyöket.
Dust had collected along the bottom edge of the draperies.
Por gyűlt össze a függönyök alsó szélén.
They chose sheer drapery to keep the room private without blocking the light.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The drapery is blue.
A függöny kék.
We need new draperies for the window.
Új függönyök kellenek az ablakra.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse drapery (general term) with drapes (a specific kind of curtain).
Betydning
curtains and window hangings
Ordkombinasjoner
heavy drapery
|sheer drapery
|window drapery
|bedroom drapery
|replace the drapery
|new draperies
|floor-length drapery
|custom drapery
|designer drapery
|drapery hardware
Synonymer
curtains (Most common everyday word for window coverings.)
|
drapes (Often implies heavier, more formal curtains.)
Temaer
home
|interiors
|daily_life
Definisjon
curtains in a room
Curtains or other cloth hangings, especially those used to cover windows.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
2
függönyanyag
B1
Bruksmønster:
drapery (fabric/material) for [something]
The designer recommended a heavier drapery for the bay window.
A tervező nehezebb függönyanyagot ajánlott az öbölablakhoz.
They ordered the drapery in a neutral color so it would match the furniture.
Semleges színű függönyanyagot rendeltek, hogy illjen a bútorokhoz.
This drapery fades less in direct sunlight.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
This drapery is thick.
Ez a függönyanyag vastag.
I bought drapery to make curtains.
Vettem függönyanyagot, hogy függönyt készítsek.
Vanlig feil:
Do not use drapery to mean any clothing fabric; it usually relates to curtains and interior textiles.
Betydning
fabric used for curtains
Ordkombinasjoner
drapery fabric
|drapery material
|upholstery and drapery
|buy drapery
|choose drapery
|patterned drapery
|linen drapery
|blackout drapery
|drapery weight
|drapery sample
Synonymer
curtain fabric (Plain, descriptive alternative.)
|
draping fabric (Emphasizes how the cloth hangs in folds; can also be used in sewing.)
Temaer
home
|shopping
|interiors
|materials
Definisjon
cloth for making curtains
Cloth intended for making curtains and other decorative hangings.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
3
Bruksmønster:
the drapery of [a garment/statue/figure]
The painter captured the drapery with remarkably soft shadows.
A festő feltűnően lágy árnyékokkal ragadta meg a drapériát.
Students practiced drawing the drapery of a robe under different lighting.
A diákok különböző megvilágításban egy köpeny redőzetének rajzolását gyakorolták.
In the statue, the drapery makes the stone look almost like fabric.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The drapery falls in long folds.
A drapéria hosszú redőkben omlik alá.
Vanlig feil:
This meaning refers to folds and arrangement, not to curtains in a room.
Betydning
folded cloth in art or dress
Ordkombinasjoner
flowing drapery
|classical drapery
|the drapery of the figure
|drapery studies
|render drapery
|carve the drapery
|drapery folds
|wet drapery
|swirling drapery
|drapery in sculpture
Synonymer
draping (Often focuses on the technique or action rather than the result.)
|
folds (More general; does not necessarily suggest cloth hanging elegantly.)
Temaer
art
|fashion
|design
Definisjon
the way cloth hangs in folds
The arrangement or appearance of cloth as it hangs in folds, especially in clothing, sculpture, or painting.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
FORMAL
4
textilüzlet
B1
Bruksmønster:
a drapery (shop/store) in [place]
She bought the lining at a small drapery near the market.
A bélést egy piac közelében lévő kis textilüzletben vette.
The old drapery on the high street closed after decades in business.
A főutcán lévő régi textilüzlet évtizedek után bezárt.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I went to a drapery to buy fabric.
Elmentem egy textilüzletbe anyagot venni.
Vanlig feil:
This use is more common in British English and can sound old-fashioned in everyday conversation.
Betydning
shop selling cloth and textiles
Ordkombinasjoner
a drapery shop
|a drapery store
|the local drapery
|family drapery business
|work in drapery
|a drapery department
Synonymer
fabric shop (More modern and widely used.)
|
textile store (Broader term; can include industrial textiles.)
Temaer
shopping
|business
|home
Definisjon
a shop that sells fabric
A business that sells cloth and household textiles, such as fabric for clothing, curtains, and linens.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
drapery
IPA
GB/dɹˈeɪpɚi/
US/dɹˈeɪpɚi/
Stavelser og trykk
drapery (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (drapery)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: drapery
- Plural: draperies, drapery
Ordfamilie
Forms
draperies
noun
Core family
drape
verb
Related words
draper
noun
Uttrykk
drapery lining
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi lˈaɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
inner layer of a curtain
extra fabric inside a curtain
Eksempler
- Blackout drapery lining helped keep the bedroom dark in the morning.
- The sun damaged the outer fabric, but the drapery lining protected it for years.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This curtain has drapery lining.
drapery panel
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi pˈænəl/
fixed phrase
one curtain section
one piece of curtain
Eksempler
- They ordered two drapery panels for the wide window.
- One drapery panel was shorter because it was hemmed incorrectly.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- I bought a drapery panel for the bedroom.
drapery pleat
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi plˈit/
fixed phrase
fold style at curtain top
a fold that makes curtains hang neatly
Eksempler
- Pinch pleats are a common drapery pleat for formal rooms.
- The tailor adjusted the drapery pleat so the panels would hang evenly.
drapery rod
1/dɹˈeɪpɚi ɹˈɑd/
fixed phrase
bar for hanging curtains
a bar that holds curtains
Eksempler
- We installed a new drapery rod above the patio door.
- Make sure the drapery rod is anchored into a stud.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The drapery rod is over the window.