English–German

“pants” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːzə/

Example

Ich kaufe neue Hosen.

I'm buying new pants.

Illustration for Hose (pants)

How to say “pants” in German

“Pants” in German is Hose.

A waistband leading into two separate trouser legs, forming one familiar lower-body garment.

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

Example sentences with Hose

Am Strand krempele ich die Hose hoch.

At the beach, I roll up my pants.

Tips for using Hose

  • The feminine singular noun die Hose usually denotes one pair of trousers, while Hosen is the plural for more than one pair.

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