Ushanka

Pronunciation: /ʊˈʃæŋkə/

Definitions of ushanka

noun a Russian fur hat with earflaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap or fastened at the chin to protect the ears from the cold

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a warm ushanka to wear in the winter.

A2 My ushanka kept my head warm during the cold weather.

B1 The ushanka is a traditional Russian hat with ear flaps.

B2 I received a beautiful fur ushanka as a gift from my friend.

C1 The ushanka has become a symbol of Russian culture and heritage.

C2 The intricate embroidery on the ushanka showcased the artisan's skill and craftsmanship.

Examples of ushanka in a Sentence

formal The ushanka is a traditional Russian fur hat with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the hat or fastened at the chin to protect the ears from cold weather.

informal I bought a new ushanka for my upcoming ski trip to keep my head warm in the snow.

slang Check out that cool ushanka the guy is wearing, it's so stylish!

figurative The ushanka of wisdom kept her thoughts warm and protected during the storm of confusion.

Grammatical Forms of ushanka

• plural: ushankas
• comparative: more ushanka
• superlative: most ushanka
• present tense: wear ushanka
• future tense: will wear ushanka
• perfect tense: have worn ushanka
• continuous tense: are wearing ushanka
• singular: ushanka
• positive degree: ushanka
• infinitive: to wear ushanka
• gerund: wearing ushanka
• participle: worn ushanka

Origin and Evolution of ushanka

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'ushanka' originated in Russia as a term for a type of fur hat with ear flaps.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific type of hat, 'ushanka' has evolved to become a more general term for any fur hat with ear flaps, regardless of its specific style or origin.