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The English phrase 'tuxedo' is translated into Dutch as smoking.
If you are referring more broadly to formal evening attire, you might use the term avondkleding, which is less specific to men's clothing.
Meaning: formal suit (noun)
Did you know?
- The Dutch word smoking is actually a linguistic loop. It was borrowed from the French word smoking, which itself was a shortened version of the English 'smoking jacket'.
- In some very traditional Dutch circles, a smoking is never worn after midnight at a gala unless the event specifically permits it.
- Dutch formal attire terminology often overlaps with French, such as using smoking instead of a Germanic root, reflecting the historical influence of French court fashion on the Dutch elite.
Examples in context
- Hij droeg een smoking.He was wearing a tuxedo.This sentence is useful for learning how to say someone was wearing a smoking.Tatoeba #8117804 by megamanenm, translation #730696 by CK
- Voor deze speciale gelegenheid draag ik een rokkostuum.For this special occasion, I am wearing a tuxedo.
- Ik moet een smoking hebben voor het gala.I need a tuxedo for the gala.
- De smoking is zwart.The tuxedo is black.
- Hij heeft een nieuwe smoking gekocht.He bought a new tuxedo.
Example conversation
Noah and Sophie are getting ready for a gala.
- NoahZiet deze smoking er goed uit?Does this tuxedo look good?
- SophieJa, Noah, hij staat je heel erg goed.Yes, Noah, it suits you very well.
- NoahDank je, Sophie. En jij?Thank you, Sophie. And you?
- SophieIk draag mijn zijden jurk vanavond.I am wearing my silk dress tonight.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries smoking, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
