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tartans

/ˈtɑːrtənz/

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noun

Schottenmuster, Tartan

A kind of woven woollen cloth with a distinctive pattern of coloured stripes intersecting at right angles, associated with Scottish Highlanders, different clans having their own distinctive patterns.

Examples :

"At the Scottish festival, many people wore colorful tartans representing their family clans. "

Auf dem schottischen Festival trugen viele Menschen farbenfrohe Schottenmuster, die ihre Familienclans repräsentierten.

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noun

Das Muster, das mit solchem Material verbunden ist

The pattern associated with such material.

Examples :

"The students wore colorful tartans to celebrate Scottish Heritage Day. "

Die Schüler trugen bunte Muster, um den schottischen Kulturerbetag zu feiern.

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noun

Schotten, Highlander

An individual or a group wearing tartan; a Highlander or Scotsman in general.

Examples :

"At the Highland Games, the field was filled with tartans, enjoying the bagpipe music and traditional dances. "

Bei den Highland Games war das Feld voller Schotten, die die Dudelsackmusik und traditionellen Tänze genossen.

culture wear person nation group

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noun

Handelsname eines Kunstharzes

Trade name of a synthetic resin, used for surfacing tracks etc.

Examples :

"The new running track at the high school was surfaced with tartans, providing a cushioned and durable surface for athletes. "

Die neue Laufbahn an der High School wurde mit Tartan beschichtet und bietet den Athleten eine gedämpfte und langlebige Oberfläche.

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verb

In Tartan kleiden

To clothe in tartan.

Examples :

"The Scottish dancers tartaned themselves before the Highland games began. "

Die schottischen Tänzer kleideten sich vor Beginn der Highland Games in Tartan.

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noun

Tartane

A type of one-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean.

Examples :

"The small fishing village still relied on tartans to bring in the daily catch from across the bay. "

Das kleine Fischerdorf war immer noch auf Tartanen angewiesen, um den täglichen Fang aus der Bucht zu holen.

nautical sailing vehicle

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noun

Tartan, Karren

A kind of long covered carriage.

Examples :

"During the 18th century, wealthy families often traveled long distances in comfortable tartans, enjoying the privacy and protection they offered from the weather. "

Im 18. Jahrhundert reisten wohlhabende Familien oft weite Strecken in komfortablen Tartans und genossen die Privatsphäre und den Schutz, den sie vor dem Wetter boten.