German word

Bluse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbluːzə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounblouse

Example

Die Blusen sind im Angebot.

The blouses are on sale.

Illustration for Bluse (blouse)

More examples

Sie suchte eine zum Rock passende Bluse.

She looked for a blouse matching the skirt.

Core concept

A shirt-like women's top that can look crisp and tailored or relaxed and flowing, depending on its fabric and cut.

Common phrases

  • eine zum Outfit passende Bluse

    a blouse matching the outfit

  • eine lässige Bluse

    a casual blouse

  • eine knöpfbare Bluse

    a button-front blouse

Similar words

Hemd: A men's shirt with a collar, front buttons, and a structured fit.
Shirt: A casual round-neck top that usually has no collar.
Top: A light casual women's top with short sleeves or no sleeves.
Kleid: A single garment joining a top and skirt, often suitable for formal occasions.

Definition in German

Leichtes, tailliertes oder lockeres Damenoberteil, oft aus dünnem Stoff und mit dekorativen Details.

Word origin

German Bluse comes from French blouse, a borrowing that transferred the name of a loose outer garment into German clothing vocabulary.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses Bluse for a woman's shirt-like top, while Hemd is the usual word for a man's shirt, though clothing terms can overlap.

Related words

  • Blusenärmelblouse sleevenoun
  • Blusenknopfblouse buttonnoun

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