Meaning of pärg | Babel Free
ˈpærɡ̊Definitions
- wreath, chaplet (ornamental circular band of flowers, twigs, etc.)
- something shaped like a wreath
- A traditional girls' festive circular headdress with silk ribbons hanging from the back.
Equivalents
English
Wreath
Examples
“pärga punuma”
to weave a wreath
“pärga pähe panema”
to lay a wreath on one's head
“Hauaküngas kattus lillede ja pärgadega.”
The mound was covered with flowers and wreaths.
“Laulupeol saavad dirigendid tammeokstest pärjad kaela.”
At the Song Festival, conductors get wreaths made of oak around their necks.
“Paljast pealage ümbritses tumedatest juustest pärg.”
The bare head was surrounded by a wreath of dark hair.
“Inimesed seisid võitja ümber tiheda pärjana.”
People stood in a tight wreath around the victor.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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