turban
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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.
towel turban
A towel that is wrapped around wet hair after washing to dry it.
Nach dem Duschen wickelte sie sich die Haare in einen Turban.
After showering, she wrapped her hair in a towel turban.
fashion turban
A fashionable cap or hat modeled on a traditional wrapped head covering, usually worn by women.
Zu ihrem eleganten Abendkleid trug sie einen samtenen Turban.
With her elegant evening dress, she wore a velvet turban.
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.
tired
Mütze is the general term for this soft head covering. A fashionable Turban, by contrast, is characterized by its distinctive wrapped shape and modeled on a traditional wrapped head covering. Without this special shape, Mütze is the better term.
Zu ihrem Mantel trägt sie einen modischen Turban mit deutlich sichtbarer Wickelform.
She is wearing a fashionable turban with a clearly visible wrapped shape with her coat.
Zu ihrem Mantel trägt sie eine schlichte Mütze ohne Wickeloptik.
She is wearing a plain hat without a wrapped look with her coat.
