German word

Uniform

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊniˌfɔʁm/

Meaning

  • feminine noununiform

Example

Die Uniformen der Mannschaft sind neu.

The team's uniforms are new.

Illustration for Uniform (uniform)

More examples

Vor jeder Schicht zieht sie ihre Uniform an.

Before every shift, she puts on her uniform.

Core concept

A matching outfit makes members of a group recognizable from the outside, especially soldiers or service workers.

Common phrases

  • seine Uniform anziehen

    put on his uniform

  • in Uniform auftreten

    appear in uniform

Similar words

Trikot: A lightweight sports top with a number or team name, worn during matches.
Schuluniform: A prescribed matching outfit worn by students at school.
Dienstuniform: Official clothing worn while on duty in public service or the military.
Arbeitskleidung: Workwear designed for safety and practical tasks on the job.

Definition in German

Einheitliche Kleidung, die Mitglieder einer Organisation äußerlich als zusammengehörig kennzeichnet, besonders im Militär oder bei Diensten.

Word origin

German Uniform comes through French uniforme from Latin uniformis, meaning "one form," from unus "one" and forma "form."

Usage tips

  • Uniform is feminine in German, so the forms are die Uniform and die Uniformen.

Opposites

  • Zivilkleidungcivilian clothesnoun

Related words

  • uniformierenuniformizeverb
  • uniformuniformadjective

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