English–German

“tailor” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃnaɪ̯dɐ/

Example

Ich gehe morgen zum Schneider.

I'm going to the tailor tomorrow.

Illustration for Schneider (tailor)

How to say “tailor” in German

“Tailor” in German is Schneider.

A clothing specialist adjusts seams and cuts material so finished garments match a customer's measurements.

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

Example sentences with Schneider

Der Schneider sagt bei der Anprobe, ob der Mantel passt.

The tailor says during the fitting whether the coat fits.

Tips for using Schneider

  • The plural is die Schneider, identical in form to the singular, so the article or context shows whether one or several tailors are meant.

Other German words for “tailor”

Das Programm ist auf Anfänger zugeschnitten.

The program is tailored to beginners.

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