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masculine

/ˈmapa/

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Translation

map

Word origin

From Latin 'mappa' ('cloth, napkin'), later 'mappa mundi' ('cloth of the world'). The same root gives English map and napkin.

Origin: Latin
Root: mappa
English cognates: map, napkin

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralmapas

Examples

I need a map to get to the city.

The map was open on top of the table.

My mother's village doesn't appear on this map.

Look at the map before leaving the house please.

The teacher showed us a very old map.

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This word is part of lesson 29.