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"Coat" in German: Mantel
der Mantel
Coat in German is der Mantel. Say Zieh den Mantel an or Mein Mantel hängt an der Tür. A winter coat is oft der Wintermantel; a lighter jacket may be die Jacke.
Cold morning
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How to pronounce Mantel
Say it
MAHN-tel
/ˈmantl̩/
MAHN-tel. Soft a as in father. Soft final el.
"Coat" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mantel | the coat Main noun for a coat. | Main noun for a coat. |
| den Mantel anziehen | to put on the coat Leaving home. | Leaving home. |
| Wintermantel | winter coat Heavy coat. | Heavy coat. |
| die Jacke | jacket Lighter outerwear. | Lighter outerwear. |
How to use Mantel in real life
- 1Cold morning
Vergiss deinen Mantel nicht, es schneit.
Don't forget your coat; it's snowing.
Deinen Mantel.
- 2Restaurant
Soll ich deinen Mantel an die Garderobe hängen?
Should I hang your coat on the coat rack?
Deinen Mantel.
- 3Shopping
Dieser Mantel ist warm, aber teuer.
This coat is warm but expensive.
Dieser Mantel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mantel
Incorrect: die Mantel
Correct: der Mantel
Mantel is masculine: der.
Incorrect: Ich trage meinen Coat.
Correct: Ich trage meinen Mantel.
Use Mantel, not English coat.
Good to know
Germans dress for weather; a proper Mantel in winter is expected more than fashion statements. In cafés, hang coats on hooks rather than draping them over empty chairs when space is tight.
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Leaving the apartment in winter
ChatPal
Brauchst du den dicken Mantel oder die Jacke?
Do you need the thick coat or the jacket?
You
Den Mantel. Draußen sind minus fünf Grad.
The coat. It's minus five outside.
ChatPal
Schal auch?
Scarf too?
You
Ja. Ohne Schal hilft der Mantel nur halb.
Yes. Without a scarf the coat only helps halfway.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Coat" in German
How do you say coat?
Der Mantel.
Put on a coat?
Den Mantel anziehen.
Gender?
Masculine: der Mantel.
Jacket vs coat?
Jacke is lighter; Mantel is a coat.
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