German C1 Clothing Vocabulary List
This is the complete German Clothing vocabulary at C1 level — 195 words, each with its English translation, the article (der / die / das) and an example sentence. Search it, or download the whole list free as a CSV or an Anki flashcard deck.
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195 C1 · Clothing words
| German word | English meaning | Heard in |
|---|---|---|
| das Abendkleid | evening gown | — |
| das Accessoire | accessory | — |
| die Alumütze | a tin-foil hat | — |
| ankleiden | to dress | — |
| atmungsaktiv | breathable | — |
| auffallend | notable | — |
| auffällig | notable | — |
| der Aufschlag | button | — |
| avantgardistisch | avant-garde | — |
| der Bademantel | bathrobe | — |
| barhäuptig | bare-headed | — |
| beflügeln | to inspire | — |
| bieder | unfashionable | — |
| der Biedermeier | Biedermeier style | — |
| der Bikini | bikini | — |
| der Blazer | blazer | — |
| der Brokat | brocade | — |
| das Cape | cape | — |
| der Cardigan | cardigan | — |
| das Cocktailkleid | cocktail dress | — |
| die Cordhose | jeans | — |
| die Daunenjacke | down jacket | — |
| dezent | discreet | — |
| das Dirndl | dress | — |
| durchscheinen | to show through | — |
| durchschneiden | to cut through | — |
| durchtränken | to saturate | — |
| durchwühlen | to rummage through | — |
| einfallslos | uninspired | — |
| einfarbig | one-colored | — |
| entfalten | to unfold | — |
| das Etui | case | — |
| extravagant | extravagant | — |
| falten | to fold | — |
| farbenfroh | colorful | — |
| die Farbigkeit | colorfulness | — |
| die Feinheit | fineness | — |
| festlich | festive | — |
| figurbetont | figure-hugging | — |
| der Flanell | flannel | — |
| flicken | to patch | — |
| formell | formal | — |
| der Frack | tuxedo | — |
| das Futteral | case / sheath for a weapon | — |
| die Gehrock | frock / coat | — |
| die Geranie | carnation | — |
| gerundet | rounded | — |
| geschmacklos | tasteless | — |
| die Geschmacklosigkeit | tackiness | — |
| geschwätzig | garrulous | — |
| gestreift | streaked | — |
| das Gewand | garment / garb | — |
| das Gewebe | fabric | — |
| das Gilet | waistcoat | — |
| glänzend | shiny | — |
| der Hosenanzug | suit | — |
| das Jabot | a jabot frilly thing | — |
| das Jackett | jacket | — |
| die Jersey | Jersey | — |
| der Jogginganzug | tracksuit | — |
| die Joppe | overcoat | — |
| die Kapuze | hood | — |
| die Kapuzenjacke | hoodie | — |
| der Kapuzenpullover | hoodie | — |
| der Kaschmir | cashmere | — |
| der Kattun | calico | — |
| der Kimono | Kimono | — |
| der Kittel | smock | — |
| der Klassizismus | classicism | — |
| knöpfen | to button | — |
| die Kollektion | collection | — |
| kombinieren | to combine | — |
| körperbetont | revealing | — |
| der Kragen | collar | — |
| die Krawatte | tie | — |
| kurzärmlig | sleeveless | — |
| langärmlig | long-sleeved | — |
| der Ledergürtel | leather belt | — |
| die Lederhose | leather breeches | — |
| der Lendenschurz | a loincloth | — |
| der Loden | Loden | — |
| die Lünette | a bezel | — |
| matt | matte | — |
| das Mieder | a bodice | — |
| militärisch | militaristic | — |
| die Modenschau | fashion show | — |
| der Modetrend | fashion trend | — |
| modisch | fashionable | — |
| der Muff | muff | — |
| die Musterung | inspection | — |
| die Nachlässigkeit | carelessness | — |
| das Nylon | nylon | — |
| die Oberbekleidung | outerwear | — |
| das Oberhemd | shirt | — |
| der Parka | parka | — |
| die Passform | fit | — |
| die Perle | pearl | — |
| das Polohemd | polo shirt | — |
| der Polyester | polyester | — |
| pompös | ostentatious | — |
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