sjaal
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from English shawl, of Persian origin.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
sjaal m (plural sjaals or (nonstandard) sjalen, diminutive sjaaltje n)
- scarf
- Hypernym: omslagdoek
Usage notes edit
- The diminutive sjaaltje has feminine connotations and typically refers to a scarf worn primarily for fashion rather than warmth, including scarves worn in the summer.