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napkin

/ˈnæpkɪn/

A square piece of cloth or paper used while eating to protect clothes and wipe the mouth or fingers. It is typically placed on the lap or on the table next to the plate.

مثال‌ها

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1

Can you please pass me a napkin to clean this spill?

Could you give me a small square of paper to clean this mess?

2

The waiter carefully placed a linen napkin on the guest's lap.

The server put a high-quality cloth on the person's legs.

3

I'll just grab a napkin from the kitchen to wipe my hands.

I am going to take a paper wipe from the kitchen.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
napkin
مرتبط
serviette
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of NAP-kin: you use it when food might fall on your LAP while you are taking a 'nap' (rest) from eating.

آزمون سریع

Please use a ______ to wipe your mouth after you finish your soup.

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پاسخ صحیح این است: napkin

مثال‌ها

1

Can you please pass me a napkin to clean this spill?

everyday

Could you give me a small square of paper to clean this mess?

2

The waiter carefully placed a linen napkin on the guest's lap.

formal

The server put a high-quality cloth on the person's legs.

3

I'll just grab a napkin from the kitchen to wipe my hands.

informal

I am going to take a paper wipe from the kitchen.

4

The design of the biodegradable napkin was discussed in the environmental science lecture.

academic

The creation of eco-friendly wipes was talked about in class.

5

We need to order more branded napkins for the upcoming corporate gala.

business

We must buy more napkins with our company logo for the party.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
napkin
مرتبط
serviette

ترکیب‌های رایج

cloth napkin A napkin made of fabric used in formal settings.
paper napkin A disposable napkin made of paper.
cocktail napkin A small napkin used when serving drinks.
napkin ring A decorative circle used to hold a folded cloth napkin.
dinner napkin A large napkin intended for use during a full meal.

عبارات رایج

on the back of a napkin

A phrase describing a quick, informal sketch or plan.

sanitary napkin

An absorbent pad worn by women during menstruation.

fold a napkin

To bend the cloth into a decorative shape for the table.

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

napkin vs tissue

A tissue is generally used for the nose, while a napkin is specifically for eating.

napkin vs handkerchief

A handkerchief is a personal cloth for blowing the nose, not for use at the dinner table.

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نکات کاربردی

In American English, 'napkin' is the standard term for both paper and cloth versions. In British English, 'serviette' is often used for paper ones, while 'napkin' is considered more formal or used for cloth.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often call it a 'tissue' when they are at a restaurant, but 'napkin' is the correct term for mealtime use.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of NAP-kin: you use it when food might fall on your LAP while you are taking a 'nap' (rest) from eating.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Middle English word 'nappe' (tablecloth) combined with the suffix '-kin' (little).

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun: one napkin, two napkins Commonly follows the verbs 'use', 'pass', or 'fold'
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بافت فرهنگی

In many Western cultures, it is considered polite to place your napkin on your lap immediately upon sitting down at a dining table.

آزمون سریع

Please use a ______ to wipe your mouth after you finish your soup.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: napkin

واژه‌های بیشتر Food

meal

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A meal is an occasion when food is eaten, or the specific food that is prepared and eaten at a certain time of day. It usually refers to the main eating events such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

juice

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coffee

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cheese

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beef

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orange

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watermelon

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A watermelon is a very large, round or oval fruit with a hard green skin and a sweet, watery red or pink interior. It is commonly eaten cold during the summer months and is known for its high water content and black seeds.

lemon

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A lemon is a yellow citrus fruit that has a very sour taste. It is commonly used in cooking, baking, and drinks to add a fresh or acidic flavor.

peach

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pineapple

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A large, tropical fruit with a tough, scaly skin and a tuft of green leaves on top. It has sweet, juicy yellow flesh inside and is eaten fresh, canned, or as juice.

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