HOW TO SAY SILK SCARF IN TEN LANGUAGES

July 28, 2013

Updated September 22, 2026

How do you say “silk scarf” in another language? Here are ten examples in commonly used forms. The word can vary with region and with the accessory: a square neck scarf, a headscarf and a large wrap do not always share one exact translation.

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“Silk scarf” in ten languages

  • English: silk scarf
  • French: foulard de soie
  • Spanish: pañuelo de seda
  • Italian: sciarpa di seta
  • Portuguese: lenço de seda
  • German: Seidenschal
  • Dutch: zijden sjaal
  • Polish: jedwabny szal
  • Chinese (simplified): 丝巾
  • Japanese: シルクスカーフ

In French, you may also see écharpe de soie for a longer scarf. Spanish bufanda de seda similarly emphasizes a scarf worn around the neck. These examples show why there is rarely just one label for every size and style.

Curious about plural forms and other fashion terms? Read silk scarves across languages. Choose a scarf for its material, dimensions and design as well as the word used to describe it.

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