English–German

“cloth” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/tuːx/

Example

Er wischte das Fenster mit einem Tuch.

He wiped the window with a cloth.

Illustration for Tuch (cloth)

How to say “cloth” in German

“Cloth” in German is Tuch.

A flat piece of fabric that can wipe a surface, cover something, or sit lightly around the neck.

Full entry for Tuch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tuch

Er trug ein einfaches Tuch als Kopfbedeckung.

He wore a simple cloth as a head covering.

Tips for using Tuch

  • Tuch is neuter, with the plural Tücher, so the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.

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