màniga
[ˈma.ni.ɣə]feminine
The English word sleeve is màniga in Catalan. Wiktionary also lists mànega.
Meaning: part of a garment that covers the arm (noun)
Ways to say it
| Catalan | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| màniga | [ˈma.ni.ɣə] (Balearic, Central, Northern, narrow) [ˈma.ni.ɣa] (Northwestern, Valencia, narrow) |
feminine |
| mànega | [ˈma.nə.ɣə] (Balearic, Central, Northern, narrow) [ˈma.ne.ɣa] (Northwestern, Valencia, narrow) |
feminine |
A sleeve is the part of a garment that covers the arm. You can specify the length by using màniga curta for short sleeve or màniga llarga for long sleeve. To describe a sleeve specifically on a shirt, use màniga de camisa, where camisa means shirt. If you are referring to particularly short sleeves, the term manigueta is used. The related verb enfundar means to fit and attach a sleeve to an item.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Both màniga and mànega are correct ways to say sleeve, but they are used in different regions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. The plural form of màniga is mànigues.
Did you know?
- In Catalan, the expression tenir molta màniga describes someone who is very cunning or has a hidden plan. It suggests the person is hiding a trick up their sleeve.
- The word màniga shares a common Latin ancestor with the English word 'manicle', which refers to a small cuff or a shackle.
- The word manigueta is used in technical contexts to describe a small sleeve or connector in plumbing and machinery, not just clothing.
Examples in context
- Els homes porten camises de màniga curta.The men are wearing short sleeve shirts.This sentence is useful for learning how to describe wearing shirts with the màniga form.Tatoeba #1539034 by calogero, translation #388553 by CK
- El vestit té unes mànigues sofisticades.The dress has sophisticated sleeves.
- La màniga de la jaqueta és massa llarga.The sleeve of the jacket is too long.
- Tinc una màniga rota en aquesta camisa.I have a torn sleeve on this shirt.
Example conversation
Anna and Marc are looking at a new shirt.
- AnnaT'agrada aquesta camisa de màniga llarga?Do you like this long-sleeved shirt?
- MarcSí, però la màniga és massa estreta.Yes, but the sleeve is too narrow.
- AnnaPotser pots provar una talla més gran.Maybe you can try a larger size.
- MarcTens raó, en buscaré una altra.You're right, I'll look for another one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sleeve” translations and entries màniga, mànega, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries màniga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
