Öltöny

Öltöny

Meaning:

suit

Pronunciation:

Example sentences:

 Ki nem állhatom az öltönyös bulikat.

I cannot stand “suit-parties”. (Parties where everyone is wearing suits and shirts)

[Out not stand-may-I the suity parties.]

Szerencsére nem kell öltönyben járnom dolgozni.

Luckily I don’t have to wear a suit for work.

[Luckily not must suit-in go-I work.]

Related terms:

ing – shirt

kosztüm – coat and skirt

estélyi (ruha) – evening gown

kisestélyi / koktélruha – cocktail dress

dresszkód – dess code

blézer – blazer

nyakkendő – tie

csokornyakkendő – bow-tie

vasal – to iron

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