Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/toˈa.ʝa/

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Translation

towel

Word origin

From a Germanic source, Frankish thwahlja ('towel'), from a verb meaning 'to wash', reaching Spanish through Old French and Old Occitan. English 'towel' comes from the same Germanic root.

Origin
Frankish
Root
thwahlja
English cognates
towel

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltoallas

Examples

.

I need a clean towel for the bathroom.

.

I take my towel to the beach.

.

The white towel is wet.

.

I bought new towels for the house.

Dame , .

Pass me that towel, please.

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This word is part of lesson 45.