Meaning of kosovorotka | Babel Free
Definitions
A traditional Russian skewed-collared shirt.
Equivalents
Examples
“Men also wore kosovorotki, which are long sleeved shirts that reach down to the mid-thigh and only have buttons at the collar.”
“И еще сказать, каковы эти «молодые господа»: они неучи, бездельники, нищие, все еще думающие, что они голубая кровь, единственное высшее, благородное сословие. Дворянские картузы, косоворотки, шаровары, сапоги…”
“Men’s kosovorotki and fur coats were belted with narrow and wide belts.”
“Women wore satin kosovorotki, mostly dark tones, skirts made of cashmere, satin or moleskin, sheep fur coats, cloth coats.”
“[Igor Sergeevich] Baryshev states that in Brazil Old Believers: “manage to preserve Russian culture and traditions. Their women wear old Russian outfits; men wear kosovorotki, and all as one wear beards. On holidays they sing old Russian songs, and their children study Russian along with Portuguese.” («умудряются сохранять русскую культуру и традиции. Их женщины ходят в старинных русских нарядах; мужчины – в косоворотках, и все как один носят бороды. По праздникам они поют старинные русские песни, а их дети наравне с португальским изучают русский язык» (Барышев, 2011, c. 78). It should be mentioned that “kosovorotka” is a traditional Russian peasant shirt worn for everyday and festive occasions.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.