No exact match translations found for 'goggles' in konkani.
Word 'goggles' in Other Languages
- goggles in Assamese অসমীয়া
- goggles in Bengali বাংলা
- goggles in Bodo बड़ो
- goggles in Dogri डोगरी
- goggles in English
- goggles in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- goggles in Hindi हिन्दी
- goggles in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- goggles in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- goggles in Konkani कोंकणी
- goggles in Maithili মৈথিলী
- goggles in Malayalam മലയാളം
- goggles in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- goggles in Marathi मराठी
- goggles in Nepali नेपाली
- goggles in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- goggles in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- goggles in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- goggles in Santali
- goggles in Sindhi سنڌي
- goggles in Tamil தமிழ்
- goggles in Telugu తెలుగు
- goggles in Urdu اُردُو
Goggles
Part of Speech
Noun (plural)
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɒɡlz/ (British English), /ˈɡɑːɡlz/ (American English)
Definitions
- Protective eyewear that covers the eyes, often used for swimming, skiing, or laboratory work.
- Special glasses designed to protect the eyes from dust, chemicals, wind, or bright light.
Usage Examples
- She wore goggles to protect her eyes while swimming.
- The scientist adjusted his safety goggles before handling the chemicals.
- Ski goggles are essential for protecting the eyes from snow glare.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English "gogelen," meaning "to roll the eyes." The term "goggles" evolved to refer to protective eyewear in the 18th century.
Synonyms
- Protective glasses
- Safety eyewear
- Eyeguards
- Shades
Antonyms
- Bare eyes
- Unprotected vision
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Gafas de protección | /ˈɡafas de pɾoteɡˈθjon/ |
| French | Lunettes de protection | /lyˈnɛt də pʁɔtɛkˈsjɔ̃/ |
| German | Schutzbrille | /ʃʊtsˌbʁɪlə/ |
| Hindi | सुरक्षा चश्मा | /sʊˈɾəkʃɑː tʃʌʃmɑː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 护目镜 (Hùmùjìng) | /xu˥˩ mu˨˩˦ tɕiŋ˥˩/ |
| Japanese | ゴーグル (Gōguru) | /ɡoːɡɯɾɯ/ |
| Russian | Защитные очки (Zashchitnye ochki) | /zɐˈɕːitnɨje ɐtʃˈkʲi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡɒɡlz/
- American English: /ˈɡɑːɡlz/
- Australian English: Similar to British pronunciation
Historical Usage
Originally used for vision correction, goggles evolved into protective eyewear for industrial, scientific, and sports applications.
Cultural Nuances
Goggles are widely recognized as essential safety equipment in laboratories, construction sites, and sports such as swimming and skiing. In popular culture, "beer goggles" is a humorous term describing impaired judgment due to alcohol consumption.
More Information
Goggles have been developed for various purposes, including night-vision goggles for military use and VR goggles for gaming. Their design has evolved to provide better fit, anti-fogging features, and improved protection.