German word

Gewand

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvant/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncostume

Example

Das Gewand auf der Bühne ist sehr schön.

The costume on stage is very beautiful.

Illustration for Gewand (costume)

More examples

Auf der Gala trug sie ein festliches Gewand.

At the gala, she wore a festive costume.

Core concept

A person wrapped in distinctive ceremonial or stage clothing rather than ordinary everyday clothes.

Common phrases

  • ein Gewand tragen

    wear a costume

  • festliches Gewand

    festive costume

Similar words

Kleidung: The general term for clothes worn in daily life.
Kleid: A one-piece women's garment.
Anzug: A formal set of matching jacket and trousers.
Kostüm: Special clothing used in performances or fancy dress to represent a character or era.

Definition in German

Gewand bezeichnet ein Kleidungsstück, das den Körper bedeckt und besonders bei feierlichen, historischen oder theatralischen Anlässen getragen wird.

Word origin

Gewand continues Middle High German gewant and Old High German giwant as an inherited Germanic term for clothing.

Usage tips

  • Gewand is elevated and often literary; everyday clothing is usually called Kleidung, while a specific suit may be an Anzug.

Other meanings

  • clothingnoun
  • formal wearnoun

Opposites

  • Nacktheitnuditynoun

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