No exact match translations found for 'goglet' in assamese.
Word 'goglet' in Other Languages
- goglet in Assamese অসমীয়া
- goglet in Bengali বাংলা
- goglet in Bodo बड़ो
- goglet in Dogri डोगरी
- goglet in English
- goglet in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- goglet in Hindi हिन्दी
- goglet in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- goglet in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- goglet in Konkani कोंकणी
- goglet in Maithili মৈথিলী
- goglet in Malayalam മലയാളം
- goglet in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- goglet in Marathi मराठी
- goglet in Nepali नेपाली
- goglet in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- goglet in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- goglet in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- goglet in Santali
- goglet in Sindhi سنڌي
- goglet in Tamil தமிழ்
- goglet in Telugu తెలుగు
- goglet in Urdu اُردُو
Goglet
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɒɡlɪt/ (British English), /ˈɡɑːɡlɪt/ (American English)
Definitions
- A porous earthenware bottle used to cool water by evaporation, commonly found in India and the Middle East.
Usage Examples
- The traveler drank cool water from a traditional goglet.
- The potter crafted a beautiful goglet for storing fresh water.
- In the scorching heat, a goglet helps keep the water naturally cool.
Etymology
Derived from the Hindi and Persian word "goglet," which refers to an earthenware water container used for cooling purposes.
Synonyms
- Earthenware bottle
- Water flask
- Porous jug
- Matka (in Indian culture)
Antonyms
- Metal bottle
- Plastic container
- Glass flask
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Botella de barro | /boˈteʎa de ˈbaro/ |
| French | Bouteille en terre cuite | /butɛj ɑ̃ tɛʁ kɥit/ |
| German | Tongefäß | /ˈtoːnɡəˌfɛːs/ |
| Hindi | मटका | /ˈmʌʈka/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 陶瓶 (Táo píng) | /tʰɑʊ̯˥˩ pʰiŋ˧˥/ |
| Japanese | 陶器瓶 (Tōki-bin) | /toːki bin/ |
| Russian | Глиняная бутылка | /ˈɡlʲinʲɪnəjə buˈtʲilkə/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡɒɡlɪt/
- American English: /ˈɡɑːɡlɪt/
- Indian English: Similar to British pronunciation with slight variations
Historical Usage
The goglet has been used for centuries in hot climates to keep water cool. Its porous surface allows slow evaporation, which cools the stored water.
Cultural Nuances
In many Indian and Middle Eastern households, goglets or similar earthenware vessels are preferred over refrigerators for drinking water due to their natural cooling properties and eco-friendliness.
More Information
Goglets are made using traditional pottery techniques and are an example of sustainable water storage. Modern adaptations include decorative earthenware bottles used as household ornaments.