English–German

“clothes” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklaɪ̯dʊŋ/

Example

Ich habe meine Kleidung gewaschen.

I washed my clothes.

Illustration for Kleidung (clothes)

How to say “clothes” in German

“Clothes” in German is Kleidung.

A person's whole set of garments, from underwear and shirts to coats and shoes.

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

Example sentences with Kleidung

Im Sommer trage ich leichte Kleidung.

In summer, I wear light clothes.

Tips for using Kleidung

  • Kleidung is normally an uncountable feminine noun used with singular grammar, so individual items are named as ein Kleidungsstück or by their specific names.

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