scutec

Romanian

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly from Slavic *skutъ, or from Vulgar Latin *scuticum, from Latin scutica (“a leather lash, whip”) (itself borrowed from Ancient Greek σκύτος (skútos)), and probably confused with derivatives of cutis (“leather”) (compare cutica). Therefore, the meaning could have changed from a leather belt to that of fabric or cloth in general. Cognate to Aromanian scutic. Cf. also Albanian skutë (“apron”), Greek σκουτί (skoutí).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsku.tek/
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Noun

scutec n (plural scutece)

  1. nappy, diaper (an absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent.)

Declension
Declension of scutec
singular plural
indefinite articulation definite articulation indefinite articulation definite articulation
nominative/accusative (un) scutec scutecul (niște) scutece scutecele
genitive/dative (unui) scutec scutecului (unor) scutece scutecelor
vocative scutecule scutecelor
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