Clothing and Fashion in German
"Clothing and Fashion" is a German lesson for A2 level. Choosing clothes in a shop. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Clothing and Fashion"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
das Hemd Das Hemd ist zu klein. | /dahs HEMT/ | shirt The shirt is too small. |
die Hose Die Hose passt gut. | /dee HOH-zeh/ | pants The pants fit well. |
das Kleid Das Kleid ist wunderschön. | /dahs KLYTE/ | dress She is wearing a red dress. |
die Schuhe Meine Schuhe sind neu. | /dee SHOO-eh/ | shoes The jacket keeps you warm. |
die Jacke Ich brauche eine warme Jacke. | /dee YAH-keh/ | jacket These shoes are comfortable. |
anprobieren Kann ich das anprobieren? | /AN-proh-bee-ren/ | to try on What size do you have? |
die Umkleidekabine Die Umkleidekabine ist frei. | /dee OOM-kly-deh-kah-bee-neh/ | fitting room Where is the fitting room? |
umtauschen Kann ich das umtauschen? | /OOM-tow-shen/ | to exchange Can I try this on? |
modisch Diese Farbe ist sehr modisch. | /MOH-dish/ | fashionable The scarf is made of wool. |
eng Die Hose ist mir zu eng. | /ENG/ | tight I like this style. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Clothing and Fashion" in German?
Key words for "Clothing and Fashion": das Hemd, die Hose, das Kleid. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
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This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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