suita: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Formal and Informal
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What does “suita” mean?
A set of clothes made of the same material, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A set of clothes made of the same material, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt; to be acceptable or convenient; to be appropriate.
A set of garments for a specific purpose (e.g., swimsuit, spacesuit); a lawsuit; one of the four sets in a deck of playing cards (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades); the action of suing in a court of law; to meet the requirements of or be convenient for.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In clothing, British 'suit' often implies a formal business suit; US usage similar. The verb 'to suit oneself' (to do as one pleases) is more common in UK English.
Connotations
Business suit connotes professionalism, formality, authority.
Frequency
High frequency in both varieties, with similar core meanings.
Grammar
How to Use “suita” in a Sentence
[Suit] + [object] (e.g., The colour suits you).[It] + [suits] + [object] + [to-infinitive] (e.g., It suits her to work late).[Subject] + [suit] + [adverbial] (e.g., The arrangement suits perfectly).Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “suita” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The early flight suits me perfectly.
- He can suit himself for all I care.
- The dark wood suits the traditional décor.
American English
- The proposal suits our needs.
- You can suit up in the locker room.
- That time doesn't suit my schedule.
adverb
British English
- Not applicable. No adverb form directly from 'suit'.
American English
- Not applicable. No adverb form directly from 'suit'.
adjective
British English
- Not applicable as a standard adjective. 'Suited' is the adjective form.
American English
- Not applicable as a standard adjective. 'Suited' is the adjective form.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to formal business attire and is used in phrases like 'that suits our schedule'.
Academic
Used in legal studies (lawsuit) and in general academic writing meaning 'to be appropriate'.
Everyday
Commonly used for clothing and expressing convenience ('Does Friday suit you?').
Technical
In card games (hearts suit) and specific garments (hazard suit, pressure suit).
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “suita”
- Incorrect: 'This dress suits to me.' Correct: 'This dress suits me.'
- Incorrect: 'He wore a suit for the swimming.' Correct: 'He wore a swimsuit for swimming.'
- Confusing 'suit' (clothes) with 'suite' (a set of rooms or furniture).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Suit' refers to clothing or a lawsuit. 'Suite' refers to a set of rooms, furniture, or connected software programs.
It depends on context. As clothing or in 'suit yourself', it's neutral. In legal contexts ('to file a suit'), it is formal.
Not directly. The adjective form is 'suited' (e.g., 'He is well-suited for the job').
It means to do the same thing someone else has just done, originating from card games where you follow the suit led.
A set of clothes made of the same material, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.
Suita: in British English it is pronounced /suːt/, and in American English it is pronounced /suːt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Suit yourself”
- “Follow suit”
- “In one's birthday suit”
- “Strong suit”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
A SUIT of clothes has a jacket and trousers that SUIT each other.
Conceptual Metaphor
APPROPRIATENESS IS WELL-FITTING CLOTHING (e.g., 'The role suits her like a glove').
Practice
Quiz
In the context of card games, what does 'suit' refer to?