Translation of German word "Kleidung" to English
dieKleidung
/ˈkleːdʊŋ/
Meaning
NounAny of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion.
How to use
The feminine noun Kleidung ('clothing / clothes') is a singular collective noun (has no plural). To refer to individual garments, use Kleidungsstück (plural Kleidungsstücke).
🇬🇧 English
clothing
Example
Ich habe neue Kleidung gekauft.
I have new clothing.
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Common phrases
- Kleidung tragen— to wear clothes
- Kleidung wechseln— to change clothes
- Kleidungsstück— piece of clothing / garment (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Kleidung"?▼
The German word "die Kleidung" is defined as: "Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion."
What does the German word "die Kleidung" mean?▼
The German word "die Kleidung" means "clothing" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe neue Kleidung gekauft." (which translates as "I have new clothing.").
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