English–German
“dress” in German
How to say “dress” in German
“Dress” in German is Kleid.
A single garment covers the torso and continues below the waist as one piece, with its appearance shaped by cut, length, and fabric.
Example sentences with Kleid
Ich möchte das blaue Kleid anprobieren.
I would like to try on the blue dress.
Tips for using Kleid
- Kleid is neuter, so the standard form is das Kleid; its plural Kleider usually means dresses, while Kleidung is the general word for clothing.
Other German words for “dress”
Er kleidet sich elegant.
He dresses elegantly.
Die Mutter bekleidet das Kind mit einer warmen Jacke.
The mother is dressing the child in a warm jacket.