Clothes in German 🇩🇪

die Kleidung info.

Tips to remember the German word “die Kleidung”:
– Associate it with the English word “clothing” since they start with “cl” and “kl” sounds, respectively.
– Remember that words in German that refer to general categories often have the article “die” for the plural, even though “Kleidung” is a singular noun referring to clothes in general.

Explanations:
– “Die Kleidung” is a singular term in German that refers to clothing in a general sense, much like “clothes” or “attire” in English. It encompasses all kinds of garments that people wear.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Die Klamotten” (colloquial)
– “Die Anziehsachen” (more informal)
– “Die Garderobe” (can refer to a collection of clothes or a wardrobe)
– “Die Bekleidung” (a more formal term for clothing)

Alternate meanings or slang:
– “Die Klamotten” is a more casual or slang term for “clothes” in German, similar to saying “threads” or “gear” in English.
– “Die Fummel” is a slang term that can refer to clothes but often with a negative connotation of them being fancy or frilly.

Examples of sentences that use “die Kleidung”:
– “Ich muss neue Kleidung kaufen, weil meine alte nicht mehr passt.” (I need to buy new clothes because my old ones don’t fit anymore.)
– “Bei dieser Kälte ist warme Kleidung unerlässlich.” (In this cold, warm clothing is essential.)
– “Die Kleidung spiegelt oft die Kultur und die Mode einer Zeit wider.” (Clothes often reflect the culture and fashion of a time.)
– “Für das Vorstellungsgespräch sollte ich angemessene Kleidung tragen.” (For the job interview, I should wear appropriate attire.)

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