English–German

“jacket” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjakə/

Example

Ich habe meine Jacke vergessen.

I forgot my jacket.

Illustration for Jacke (jacket)

How to say “jacket” in German

“Jacket” in German is Jacke.

A practical upper-body layer with sleeves that reaches around the hips or somewhat lower and protects clothing from the weather.

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

Example sentences with Jacke

Zieh deine Jacke an, es ist kalt.

Put your jacket on; it's cold.

Tips for using Jacke

  • English jacket covers more types of garments, while German Jacke usually contrasts with longer outerwear such as a Mantel.

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