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Clothes in German

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Clothes in German
Clothes in German

Even if fashion isn’t your main interest, you’ll inevitably come across clothing-related vocabulary while learning German. After all, you and everyone around you wear clothes almost every day, so knowing how to talk about them will definitely come in handy!

Clothes in german

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Clothes in German

  • Hemd Shirt
  • Bluse Blouse
  • Pullover Sweater
  • Sweatshirt Sweatshirt
  • Kapuzenpullover Hoodie
  • Trägertop Camisole
  • Tanktop Tank top
  • T-Shirt T shirt
  • Poloshirt Polo
  • Rollkragenpullover Turtleneck
  • Bauchfreies Top Crop top
  • Hose Pant
  • Jeans Jeans
  • Leggings Legging
  • Shorts Short
  • Rock Skirt
  • Overall Overall
  • Kleid Dress
  • Mantel Coat
  • Jacke Jacket
  • Weste Vest
  • Poncho Poncho
  • Regenmantel Raincoat
  • Schneeanzug Snowsuit
  • Gürtel Belt
  • Schal Scarf
  • Hut Hat
  • Handschuh Glove
  • Socke Sock
  • Strumpfhose Tight
  • Sonnenbrille Sunglass
  • Schmuck Jewelry
  • Geldbörse Purse
  • Handtasche Handbag
  • Krawatte Tie
  • Manschettenknopf Cufflink
  • Armbanduhr Hand watch
  • Sandale Sandal
  • Regenschirm Umbrella
  • Jogginghose Sweatpants
  • High Heels High heels
  • Boxershorts Boxers
  • Schlafanzug Pajamas
  • Mütze Cap
  • Handschuhe Gloves
  • Unterwäsche Underwear
  • Stiefel Boots
  • Schuhe Shoes
  • Hausschuhe Slippers
  • Flip-Flops Flip flops
  • Turnschuhe Sneakers
  • Fliege Bow tie
  • Unterhemd Singlet
  • Geschäftsschuhe Business shoes
  • Flanellhemd Flannel shirt
  • Tennishorts Tennis shorts
  • Kragen Collar
  • Abendkleid Evening dress
  • Strumpfhalter Garter belt
  • Brautkleid Wedding dress
  • Reißverschluss Zipper
  • Cargohose Cargo pants
  • Sportschuhe Sport shoes
  • Blazer Blazer
  • Langer Mantel Long coat
  • Fleecejacken Fleece jackets
  • Trenchcoats Trench coats
  • Bademantel Bathrobe

Clothes in German list

  • das Hemd shirt
  • die Hose trousers/pants
  • das Kleid dress
  • der Pullover sweater
  • die Jacke jacket
  • der Mantel coat
  • die Socken socks
  • der Schuh shoe
  • die Mütze cap/hat
  • der Schal scarf
  • der Handschuh glove
  • der Rock skirt
  • die Bluse blouse
  • der Anzug suit
  • die Krawatte tie
  • das T-Shirt T-shirt
  • die Jeans jeans
  • der Gürtel belt
  • die Unterwäsche underwear
  • der Bikini bikini
  • die Badehose swimming trunks
  • die Badeanzug swimsuit
  • die Sandale sandal
  • der Stiefel boot
  • das Hemd shirt
  • das Top top
  • Mantel Coat
  • Handschuhe Gloves
  • Schal Scarf
  • Mütze Cap/Beanie
  • Regenmantel Raincoat
  • Regenschirm Umbrella
  • Schlafanzug Pyjamas/Pajamas
  • Badeanzug Swimsuit
  • Badehose Swimming trunks
  • Bikini Bikini
  • Schlafanzug Pyjamas/Pajamas
  • Stiefel Boots
  • Sneakers Sneakers
  • Sandalen Sandals
  • Absatzschuhe High heels
  • Turnschuhe Trainers/Sneakers
  • Badelatschen Flip-flops

Learning Clothing Vocabulary in German

Understanding how to talk about clothes in German is useful for many situations, from shopping to giving compliments. This guide will help you learn the basic German terms for clothing and provide you with some helpful phrases.

Basic Clothing Vocabulary

General Term for Clothes

The German word for clothes is "Kleidung." Unlike English, which uses "clothes" in the plural form, "Kleidung" is singular in German.

English Term German Term Pronunciation
Clothes Kleidung [Kly-doong]

Slang Terms for Clothes

In casual conversations, you might hear "Klamotten" or "Anziehsachen."

English Term German Term Pronunciation
Clothes (slang) Klamotten [Kla-moh-ten]
Clothes (slang) Anziehsachen [Ahn-tsee-zah-chen]

Common Clothing Items

English Term German Term Pronunciation
Hat Der Hut [Der Hoot]
Shirt Das Hemd [Das Hemt]
Coat Der Mantel [Der Man-tel]
Dress Das Kleid [Das Kly-d]
Pants Die Hose [Dee Ho-zuh]
Shoes Die Schuhe [Dee Shoo-uh]
Boots Die Stiefel [Dee Shtee-fel]

Useful Phrases for Clothing

Shopping for Clothes

Knowing these phrases will help you navigate shopping in a German-speaking country.

English Phrase German Phrase Pronunciation
What should I wear? Was soll ich anziehen? [Vas zoll ich ahn-tsee-en?]
What’s the dress code? Wie ist der Dresscode? [Vee ist der Dress-code?]
How do I look? Wie seh ich aus? [Vee zay ich ows?]
Just wear something comfortable. Zieh einfach etwas Bequemes an. [Tsee ahn-fahch et-vass be-kvay-mes ahn.]
I’d rather wear something fancy if I were you. Ich würde an deiner Stelle lieber etwas Schickes anziehen. [Ich vuhr-de ahn dy-ner shtel-uh lee-ber et-vass shick-es ahn-tsee-en.]
You look great! Du siehst toll aus! [Doo zeest toll ows!]

Describing People by Their Clothes

When you don't know someone's name, describing their clothes can be helpful.

English Phrase German Phrase Pronunciation
The lady in the brown coat Die Frau im braunen Mantel [Dee Frow im brow-nen Man-tel]
The guy in the yellow shirt Der Mann im gelben Hemd [Der Mann im gel-ben Hemt]

Complimenting Someone Clothes

Complimenting someone on their clothes is a nice way to start a conversation.

English Phrase German Phrase Pronunciation
Nice dress! Schönes Kleid! [Shur-nes Kly-d!]
I love your shoes! Ich liebe deine Schuhe! [Ich lee-buh dy-nuh Shoo-uh!]

German Clothes Vocabulary

Learning the names of clothing items in German is essential for shopping, describing outfits, and giving compliments. This guide covers basic German clothing vocabulary, patterns, and useful verbs related to clothes.

Basic Clothing Vocabulary

General Clothing Items

English Term German Term Pronunciation
Jacket die Jacke (n) [dee Yah-kuh]
Dress das Kleid (er) [dahs Klyd]
Blouse die Bluse (n) [dee Bloo-zuh]
Shirt das Hemd (en) [dahs Hemt]
T-shirt das T-Shirt (s) [dahs Tee-shurt]
Skirt der Rock (ö, e) [der Rok]
Sweater der Pullover (-) [der Pul-oh-ver]
Pullover der Pulli (s) [der Pul-ee]
Tie die Krawatte (n) [dee Krah-vat-uh]
Sock die Socke (n) [dee Zok-uh]
Shoe der Schuh (e) [der Shoo]
Boot der Stiefel (-) [der Shtee-fel]
Sandal die Sandale (n) [dee Zand-ah-luh]
Purse die Handtasche (n) [dee Hant-tah-shuh]
Belt der Gürtel (-) [der Goor-tel]
Scarf der Schal (s) [der Shahl]
Swimsuit der Badeanzug (ü, e) [der Bah-duh-ahn-tsoog]
Hat der Hut (ü, e) [der Hoot]

Accessories

English Term German Term Pronunciation
Ring der Ring (e) [der Ring]
Necklace die Halskette (n) [dee Hahls-ket-uh]
Bracelet das Armband (ä, er) [dahs Ahm-bahnd]
Earring der Ohrring (e) [der Ohr-ring]
Glove der Handschuh (e) [der Hahnd-shoo]
Watch die Armbanduhr (en) [dee Ahm-ban-doohr]
Glasses die Brille [dee Bril-uh]

Specific Clothing Items

English Term German Term Pronunciation
Man's suit der Anzug (ü, e) [der Ahn-tsoog]
Woman's suit das Kostüm (e) [dahs Kos-tewm]
Sports jacket das Sakko (s) [dahs Zah-ko]
Bag, pocket die Tasche (n) [dee Tah-shuh]
Underwear die Unterwäsche [dee Oon-ter-vesh-uh]
Pants die Hose (n) [dee Ho-zuh]
Raincoat der Regenmantel (ä) [der Ray-gen-mahn-tel]
Coat der Mantel (ä) [der Mahn-tel]

Patterns

English Term German Term
Plaid kariert
Polka-dotted gepunktet
Striped gestreift
Flowered geblümt
Patterned gemustert

Useful Verbs with Dative Objects

English Verb German Verb Example Phrase Translation
To like gefallen Gefällt dir dieses Hemd? Do you like this shirt?
To fit passen Größe 48 paßt ihr bestimmt. Size 48 fits her well.
To look (good/bad) stehen Die Farbe steht mir nicht. The color doesn't look good on me.

German Clothing Vocabulary for Beginners

When learning a new language, knowing basic clothing vocabulary is essential. Whether you're shopping in Berlin or discussing outfits with friends, this guide will help you get started with German clothing terms.

Why Learn German Clothing Vocabulary?

Understanding clothing vocabulary in German can be useful in many situations:

  • Shopping: You'll need to know the names of clothing items when buying clothes.
  • Describing Outfits: It helps in describing what you or others are wearing.
  • Complimenting: Giving compliments on someone's attire can be a great conversation starter.

Essential German Clothing Terms

English Term German Term
Jacket die Jacke (n)
Dress das Kleid (er)
Blouse die Bluse (n)
Shirt das Hemd (en)
T-shirt das T-Shirt (s)
Skirt der Rock (ö, e)
Sweater der Pullover (-)
Pullover der Pulli (s)
Tie die Krawatte (n)
Sock die Socke (n)
Shoe der Schuh (e)
Boot der Stiefel (-)
Sandal die Sandale (n)
Purse die Handtasche (n)
Belt der Gürtel (-)
Scarf der Schal (s)
Swimsuit der Badeanzug (ü, e)
Hat der Hut (ü, e)

Useful Verbs Related to Clothing

English Verb German Verb Example Phrase Translation
To like gefallen Gefällt dir dieses Hemd? Do you like this shirt?
To fit passen Größe 48 passt ihr bestimmt. Size 48 fits her well.
To look (good/bad) stehen Die Farbe steht mir nicht. The color doesn't look good on me.

Common Phrases

  • Was soll ich anziehen? (What should I wear?)
  • Wie ist der Dresscode? (What’s the dress code?)
  • Wie seh ich aus? (How do I look?)
  • Zieh einfach etwas Bequemes an. (Just wear something comfortable.)
  • Du siehst toll aus! (You look great!)

German Underwear Vocabulary

Knowing the right terms for underwear in German can be handy, especially when shopping or in case of emergencies. Here’s a list to get you started.

Basic Underwear Terms

English Term German Term IPA
Undershirt Unterhemd [ˈʊntɐˌhɛmt]
Underpants Unterhose [ˈʊntɐˌhoːzə]
Chemise Unterkleid [ˈʊntɐklaɪ̯t]
Briefs Kurze Unterhosen [ˈkʊʁt͡sə ˈʊntɐˌhoːzən]
Bra BH (Büstenhalter) [beːˈhaː]
Camisole Mieder [ˈmiːdɐ]
Corset Korsett [kɔʁˈzɛt]
Boxers Boxershorts [ˈbɔksɐˌʃɔʁt͡s]
Socks Socken [ˈzɔkn̩]
Knee-length sock Kniestrümpfe [ˈkniːˌʃtʁʏmp͡fə]
Panties (colloquial) Schlübbis [ʃlʏpbɪs]
Thong Tanga [ˈtaŋɡa]
Stockings Strümpfe [ˈʃtʁʏmp͡fə]
Pantyhose Strumpfhose [ˈʃtʁʊmp͡fˌhoːzə]

German Outerwear Vocabulary

Germany’s weather can be unpredictable, so knowing the right outerwear terms in German is crucial. Here’s a list to help you prepare for various weather conditions.

Basic Outerwear Terms

English Term German Term IPA
Jacket die Jacke [diː ˈjakə]
Coat der Mantel [deːɐ̯ ˈmantl̩]
Raincoat der Regenmantel [deːɐ̯ ˈʁeːɡn̩ˌmantl̩]
Sweater der Pullover [deːɐ̯ pʊˈloːvɐ]
Pullover der Pulli [deːɐ̯ ˈpʊli]
Scarf der Schal [deːɐ̯ ʃaːl]
Hat der Hut [deːɐ̯ huːt]
Gloves die Handschuhe [diː ˈhantʃuːə]
Boots die Stiefel [diː ˈʃtiːfl̩]
Sports jacket das Sakko [das ˈzako]

Describing clothes in German

Discussing clothes and fashion is a frequent part of daily conversations, reflecting individual style, cultural trends, and social standing. Whether you’re shopping, dressing for an event, or talking about the latest fashion trends, knowing how to describe clothing in German can greatly improve your conversational skills. This guide will help you get familiar with essential fashion vocabulary in German.

Basic Clothing Vocabulary

English Term German Term IPA
Jacket die Jacke [diː ˈjakə]
Dress das Kleid [das klaɪ̯t]
Blouse die Bluse [diː ˈbluːzə]
Shirt das Hemd [das hɛmt]
T-shirt das T-Shirt [das ˈtiːʃɪʁt]
Skirt der Rock [deːɐ̯ ʁɔk]
Sweater der Pullover [deːɐ̯ pʊˈloːvɐ]
Pullover der Pulli [deːɐ̯ ˈpʊli]
Tie die Krawatte [diː kʁaˈvatə]
Sock die Socke [diː ˈzɔkə]
Shoe der Schuh [deːɐ̯ ʃuː]
Boot der Stiefel [deːɐ̯ ˈʃtiːfl̩]
Sandal die Sandale [diː zanˈdaːlə]
Purse die Handtasche [diː ˈhantˌtaʃə]
Belt der Gürtel [deːɐ̯ ˈɡʏʁtl̩]
Scarf der Schal [deːɐ̯ ʃaːl]
Swimsuit der Badeanzug [deːɐ̯ ˈbaːdəˌʔant͡suːk]
Hat der Hut [deːɐ̯ huːt]

Describing Patterns

English Term German Term IPA
Plaid kariert [kaˈʁiːɐ̯t]
Polka-dotted gepunktet [ɡəˈpʊŋktət]
Striped gestreift [ɡəˈʃtʁaɪ̯ft]
Flowered geblümt [ɡəˈblyːmt]
Patterned gemustert [ɡəˈmʊstɐt]

Useful Phrases and Questions

English Phrase German Phrase IPA
What should I wear? Was soll ich anziehen? [vas zɔl ɪç ˈʔant͡siːən]
What’s the dress code? Wie ist der Dresscode? [viː ɪst deːɐ̯ ˈdʁɛskoːt]
How do I look? Wie seh ich aus? [viː zeː ɪç aʊ̯s]
Just wear something comfortable. Zieh einfach etwas Bequemes an. [tsiː ˈʔaɪ̯nfaχ ˈʔɛtvas bəˈkveːməs ʔan]
I’d rather wear something fancy. Ich würde an deiner Stelle lieber etwas Schickes anziehen. [ɪç ˈvʏʁdə ʔan ˈdaɪ̯nɐ ˈʃtɛlə ˈliːbɐ ˈʔɛtvas ˈʃɪkəs ʔant͡siːən]
You look great! Du siehst toll aus! [du ziːst tɔl aʊ̯s]

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