German word

Jacke

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjakə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjacket

Example

Ich habe meine Jacke vergessen.

I forgot my jacket.

Illustration for Jacke (jacket)

More examples

Zieh deine Jacke an, es ist kalt.

Put your jacket on; it's cold.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Jacke anziehen

    put a jacket on

  • Jacke ausziehen

    take a jacket off

  • dicke Jacke

    heavy jacket

  • Lederjacke

    leather jacket

Similar words

Mantel: A long outer garment designed to protect against cold and rain.
Regenjacke: A lightweight, waterproof outer layer designed to shield the body from rain.
Daunenjacke: A warm outer layer filled with down for insulation.
Jackett: A formal jacket worn as part of a suit.

Definition in German

Eine Jacke ist ein kurzes bis mittellanges Oberbekleidungsstück mit Ärmeln, das außen getragen wird.

Word origin

The German noun Jacke entered through French jaque or jaquette, which referred to a short jacket or coat.

Usage tips

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

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