English–German

“costume” in German

German

AlsoKostüm

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvant/

Example

Das Gewand auf der Bühne ist sehr schön.

The costume on stage is very beautiful.

Illustration for Gewand (costume)

How to say “costume” in German

“Costume” in German is Gewand.

A person wrapped in distinctive ceremonial or stage clothing rather than ordinary everyday clothes.

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

Example sentences with Gewand

Auf der Gala trug sie ein festliches Gewand.

At the gala, she wore a festive costume.

Tips for using Gewand

  • Gewand is elevated and often literary; everyday clothing is usually called Kleidung, while a specific suit may be an Anzug.

Other German words for “costume”

Die Schauspielerin probiert das Kostüm an.

The actress is trying on the costume.

“costume” in other languages