German word

Mantel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmantl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoat

Example

Ich probiere viele Mäntel an.

I'm trying on lots of coats.

Illustration for Mantel (coat)

More examples

Nach dem Restaurantbesuch hänge ich meinen Mantel an die Garderobe.

After the restaurant visit, I hang my coat in the cloakroom.

Core concept

A long outer layer hanging from the shoulders and enclosing the upper body.

Common phrases

  • den Mantel ausziehen

    take off the coat

  • einen Mantel anhaben

    be wearing a coat

  • den Mantel an die Garderobe hängen

    hang the coat in the cloakroom

Similar words

Jacke: A waist-length outer layer designed for easy movement in daily wear.
Parka: A warm, thick outer layer with a hood and insulating lining.
Regenmantel: A rainproof outer layer worn to keep dry during wet weather.

Definition in German

Mantel m, ein äußeres Kleidungsstück, das Schultern und Oberkörper bedeckt und meist länger und wärmer als eine Jacke ist.

Word origin

German Mantel comes through Middle High German mantel and Old High German mantal from Latin mantellum, meaning a covering or cloak.

Usage tips

  • Mantel is masculine, and its plural is Mäntel, with an umlaut and no ending change.

Related words

  • Manteltaschecoat pocketnoun
  • Übermantelovercoatnoun

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