scutec

Romanian

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly from Slavic *skutъ, or from Vulgar Latin *scuticum, from Latin scutica (“a leather lash, whip”) (itself borrowed from Ancient Greek σκύτος (skútos)), and probably confused with derivatives of cutis (“leather”) (compare cutica). Therefore, the meaning could have changed from a leather belt to that of fabric or cloth in general. Cognate to Aromanian scutic. Cf. also Albanian skutë (“apron”), Greek σκουτί (skoutí).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsku.tek/

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Noun

scutec n (plural scutece)

1. nappy, diaper (an absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent.)

Declension

Declension of scutec

	singular		plural
	indefinite articulation	definite articulation	indefinite articulation	definite articulation
nominative/accusative	(un) scutec	scutecul	(niște) scutece	scutecele
genitive/dative	(unui) scutec	scutecului	(unor) scutece	scutecelor
vocative	scutecule		scutecelor