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Meaning of "babushka" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BABUSHKA

Russian: grandmother, from baba old woman.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BABUSHKA

babushka  [bəˈbuːʃkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BABUSHKA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Babushka is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BABUSHKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of babushka in the English dictionary

The definition of babushka in the dictionary is a headscarf tied under the chin, worn by Russian peasant women. Other definition of babushka is an old woman.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BABUSHKA


britschka
ˈbrɪtʃkə
chachka
ˈtʃɑːtʃkə
kishke
ˈkɪʃkə
Lashkar
ˈlʌʃkə
matrioshka
ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə
matroyshka
ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə
matryoshka
ˌmætrɪˈɒʃkə
pashka
ˈpæʃkə
tchotchke
ˈtʃɑːtʃkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BABUSHKA

babool
baboon
baboonery
baboonish
babouche
babu
babudom
babuism
babul
Babur
baby
baby bath
baby blues
baby bond
baby bonus
baby boom
baby boomer
baby boy
baby broccoli
baby broker

WORDS THAT END LIKE BABUSHKA

aka
Alaska
Bangka
Banka
Dhaka
eureka
Hrvatska
ka
kaka
Karnataka
Kokoschka
marka
Nebraska
Osaka
polka
Polska
ska
Sri Lanka
taka
vodka

Synonyms and antonyms of babushka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «babushka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BABUSHKA

Find out the translation of babushka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of babushka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «babushka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

头巾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

babushka
570 millions of speakers

English

babushka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

babushka
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بابوشكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бабушка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

babushka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্কার্ফ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

babushka
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Babushka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Babuschka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バブーシュカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Babushka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Babushka
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

babushka
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाकुस्का
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eşarp
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

babushka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

babunia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бабуся
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Babushka
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

μπάμπουσκα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Babushka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

babushka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

babushka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of babushka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BABUSHKA»

The term «babushka» is regularly used and occupies the 82.426 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BABUSHKA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «babushka» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «babushka» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about babushka

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BABUSHKA»

Discover the use of babushka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to babushka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Babushka's Doll: With Audio Recording
Babushka's doll was special. She had played with it only once, when she was a little girl like her high-spirited granddaughter, Natasha.
‎2013
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Babushka
She was as round and kindly as a warm plum pudding, but she didn t stop sweeping, dusting and polishing from sunrise to starshine.
‎2002
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Babushka's Beauty Secrets: Old World Tips for a Glamorous ...
DON'T SPEND A FORTUNE TO LOOK FLAWLESS Esthetician to the stars Raisa Ruder learned her time-tested beauty techniques from her Ukrainian grandmother (or babushka, as they say in the old country).
Raya Ruder, Susan Campos, 2010
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Beating the Babushka: A Cape Weathers Mystery
When a movie producer hurtles to his death from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, an apparent suicide, it shocks the film community and puts a two hundred million dollar production in jeopardy.
Tim Maleeny, 2011
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Babushka
One night, three kings visit Babushka. They tell her that a special baby is being born. Babushka needs a gift. Will she find a gift before it’s too late?
Josephine Croser, 2011
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Babushka Baba Yaga
The villagers are afraid of her, so Baba Yaga disguises herself as a grandmother.
Patricia Polacco, 1999
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Sasha & Babushka: A Story of Russia
Today is Sasha's birthday. Her grandmother has a wonderful surprise planned. Together, Sasha and Babuskha ride the train to Moscow and go to a famous puppet theater. Join Sasha and Babushka for their special day!
Connie Evans, 2006
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The Magic Babushka
Phyllis Limbacher Tildes. The tsarina was enraged. “You are an impostor!” she shrieked. “Tell me who made this pysanky!” The prince, feeling rather guilty for his actions, assured his mother that he had seen Nadia create the pysanky himself.
Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, 2009
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Babu's Babushka
As it is blown from her cottage to town and out to sea, an old Ukrainian peasant woman's magical scarf brings good fortune to all who find it.
Bronwen DeSena, 2000
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Babushkas Basket
BABUSHKA'S BASKET AT RlSE: BABUSHKA is asleep in the bed (chair) DOWN LEFT, covered by the quilt and snoring softly. SASHA ENTERS UP LEFT and crosses DOWN LEFT to look at BABUSHKA. He watches her sleep for a long time .

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BABUSHKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term babushka is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mango Landin' Brixton – from community asset to private luxury flats
Originally known as The Hope (check out this selection of wonderful archive photos) and, briefly, Babushka, the bar saw out its last days as the ... «BrixtonBuzz, Jul 15»
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USSR offers a cautionary tale for U.S.
The babushka, grandmother, who sat on the second floor of my hotel and whose sole job was to let me in my room and take my key when I left, ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jul 15»
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'The bear licked blood from my neck and gnawed my legs'
I'd gone for maybe 50 metres and then realised babushka Valia had hearing problems and was all alone there. 'It would have been certain ... «The Siberian Times, Jul 15»
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How hard could it be when it's time to make the doughnuts?
Rita gave me a Back Door Donuts fuchsia tee and an apron to go over it which, coupled with the babushka I'd wrapped around my head before ... «Martha's Vineyard Times, Jul 15»
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Working Lunch: How to weave a brand new idea from old
... been embraced by coffee shops and restaurants throughout Ireland with Established in Belfast, Harry's Shack in Portstewart and Babushka in ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jun 15»
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DC Black Theatre Festival: 'Plot Twists…'
The most powerful piece of the evening was My Sweet Black Babushka (written by Josette Marina Murray and directed by Monte J. Wolfe). «DC Metro Theater Arts, Jun 15»
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4th Of July Celebration: What To Bring To An Independence Day Party
Got your abuela's recipe for enchiladas, your nona's pasta or babushka's goulash? Make a big batch, and share your family story. If you want to ... «Latin Times, Jun 15»
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Shes a Beautiful, Passionate Voice for Ukraine, But Thats Not Enough
She knew this was her chance to make the difference for her beloved babushka, and to start making major strides for Ukraine, her beloved ... «Daily Beast, Jun 15»
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'Scattered at Sea' and 'War of the Foxes': Rich, rewarding poetry
The poem shifts to photographs of the narrator's random relatives, including an uncle “with a cap like a fallen soufflé” and a “babushka lady” ... «Kansas City Star, Jun 15»
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The Sunday Telegraph weddings of the week
Dress: A satin lace and tulle dress from Babushka Ballerina in Brisbane. Honeymoon: A road trip around Australia. JUST over 10 years ago ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Babushka [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/babushka>. Apr 2024 ».
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