Perhaps you’re heading outdoors and a local is recommending what to wear. Either way, let’s get these German words under your belt! Practice speaking aloud as you listen to the audio, and follow the English translation. And here’s a tip to help you remember: as you get dressed each morning, practice saying the German words for the clothes you put on!
Resources for further reading:
Pronouncing clothes in German
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Ein Mantel
A coat
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Ein Schal
A scarf
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Eine Mütze
A hat
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Eine Jacke
A jacket
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Eine Regenjacke
A raincoat
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Ein Regenschirm
An umbrella
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Ein Paar Handschuhe
A pair of gloves
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Ein Paar dicke Socken
A pair of thick socks
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Sandalen
Sandals
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Ein Pullover
A sweater
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Warme Kleidung
Warm clothing
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Leichte Kleidung
Light clothing
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Ein Badeanzug
A swimsuit
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Badehosen
Swim trunks
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Ein Bikini
A bikini
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If you are lucky to have some good weather you might also need…
Die Sonnenbrille
The sunglasses
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Die Sonnencreme
The sunscreen
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Ein Sonnenhut
A sun hat
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If the weather is no good, you may want to say that you are boiling hot, freezing cold, wet or miserable. Here are some useful sentences…
Mir ist kalt.
I'm cold.
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Ich friere.
I'm freezing.
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Mir ist heiß.
I'm hot.
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Ich schwitze.
I'm sweating.
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Meine Füße sind kalt.
My feet are cold.
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Meine Finger sind gefroren.
My fingers are frozen.
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Ich bin durchnäßt.
I'm soaking wet.
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Make It Stick With The Rocket Activities
Reinforce your learning with activities that test your recall, listening and speaking skills!
Here are a few recommended German lessons to try next!
- Talking about your feelings in German is a great way to connect with the German people.
- Know the gender in German.
- This lesson is all about the German accusative.
Bis zum nächsten Mal!
Paul Weber: Rocket German