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turban
A head covering made of a long cloth artfully wrapped around the head, worn by men in various cultures, especially in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Der Mann trug einen traditionellen weißen Turban, der kunstvoll gebunden war.
The man wore a traditional white turban that was artfully tied.
Different verbs are used with a turban. You 'trägst' (wear) a traditional or fashionable head covering. You 'wickelst' (wrap) a towel around your head 'zu einem Turban' (into a turban). You 'bindest' (tie) a traditional turban.
Er hat gelernt, seinen Turban selbst zu binden.
He learned to tie his turban himself.
The context reveals the meaning. If religion, culture, or certain regions are being discussed, it refers to the traditional head covering. If it is about hair care or the bathroom, it refers to a towel. In the context of clothing and style, it is about fashion.
Sie trug einen modischen Turban aus Seide.
She wore a fashionable turban made of silk.
In everyday language, the word is often used for a towel that you wrap around wet hair. Typical phrases are 'sich einen Turban machen' (to make oneself a turban) or 'ein Handtuch zum Turban wickeln' (to wrap a towel into a turban).
Lass den Turban noch zehn Minuten auf dem Kopf, damit die Haare trocknen.
Leave the towel turban on your head for another ten minutes so your hair can dry.
hat
'der Hut' and 'der Turban' can both be a head covering. 'Hut' is the more general word for a head covering with a shape and often with a brim. 'Turban' means a specific type: usually a cloth wrapped around the head, or a fashion item that looks like one. A towel wrapped around wet hair can also be called a 'Turban'. The words can be confused because both are worn on the head. If the shape is like a wrapped cloth, 'Turban' is more precise; otherwise, 'Hut' is often more natural.
Mein Nachbar trägt oft einen weißen Turban.
My neighbor often wears a white turban.
Für die Feier trägt Max einen schwarzen Hut.
Max wears a black hat for the celebration.