German word

Mode

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmoːdə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfashion

Example

Die Moden ändern sich schnell.

Fashion changes quickly.

Illustration for Mode (fashion)

More examples

Sie geht gern mit der Mode.

She likes to keep up with fashion.

Core concept

A style that spreads through society for a limited time before another look replaces it.

Common phrases

  • mit der Mode gehen

    keep up with fashion

  • aus der Mode fallen

    go out of fashion

Similar words

Trend: A popular direction or style supported by many people during a particular period.
Stil: A distinctive way of dressing or expressing oneself associated with a person or era.
Kleidung: Clothes worn on the body.
Outfit: A complete combination of clothes and accessories worn together.

Definition in German

Sozial verbreitete, vorübergehende Art oder Erscheinungsform von Kleidung, Design oder Lebensstil.

Word origin

The German noun Mode is a borrowing through French mode from Latin modus, whose meanings included manner and measure.

Usage tips

  • For the sense of being fashionable, German commonly uses in Mode sein or in Mode kommen rather than translating English "in fashion" word for word.

Other meanings

  • stylenoun

Opposites

  • Zeitlosigkeittimelessnessnoun

Related words

  • Modebewusstseinfashion consciousnessnoun
  • Modeschaufashion shownoun

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