Question

История слова джинсы этимологический словарь

Answer 1

ДЖИНСЫ. Заимств. в 50-е годы XX в. из американского варианта англ. яз., гдеjeans "штаны" — форма мн. ч. от jean (по ткани из Генуи (Janua), где она стала производиться впервые). В рус. яз. англ. слово было оформлено по аналогии штаны, панталоны и т. д.

Answer 2

The Etymology of the Word "Джинсы" (Jeans)

The word "джинсы" (jeans) refers to a type of pants made of denim fabric. The etymology of the word "джинсы" can be traced back to the English word "jeans," which originated from the French word "gênes." The French word "gênes" referred to the sturdy cotton trousers worn by sailors from Genoa, Italy, during the 16th century. These trousers were made from a fabric called "serge de Nîmes," which eventually became known as "denim" in English.

The term "jeans" gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, particularly in the context of workwear. Levi Strauss, a German-American businessman, played a significant role in popularizing jeans as durable pants for miners and cowboys. Levi Strauss and his partner, Jacob Davis, patented the design of riveted jeans in 1873, which further contributed to the widespread use of the term "jeans."

Over time, the word "jeans" made its way into various languages, including Russian. The Russian word "джинсы" (jeans) is a direct borrowing from English and has become the commonly used term for denim pants in Russia.