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"Dress" in German: Kleid
das Kleid
Dress in German is das Kleid, neuter. Plurals are die Kleider. Clothes in general are oft die Kleidung—different word.
Before a wedding
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How to pronounce Kleid
Say it
klight
/klaɪt/
klight. Like English light with a k in front. Short and clear.
"Dress" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Kleid | the dress Neuter noun for a dress. | Neuter noun for a dress. |
| die Kleider | the dresses / clothes (older sense) Plural of Kleid. | Plural of Kleid. |
| ein Kleid anziehen | to put on a dress Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| Abendkleid | evening gown Formal compound. | Formal compound. |
How to use Kleid in real life
- 1Before a wedding
Welches Kleid nimmst du zur Hochzeit?
Which dress are you wearing to the wedding?
Welches matches neuter Kleid.
- 2In a boutique
Darf ich das Kleid anprobieren?
May I try on the dress?
Anprobieren for try on.
- 3Compliment
Dein Kleid steht dir richtig gut.
Your dress really suits you.
Steht dir = suits you.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kleid
Incorrect: Die Kleid ist schön.
Correct: Das Kleid ist schön.
Kleid is neuter: das Kleid.
Incorrect: Ich trage Kleidung blau. (for a dress)
Correct: Ich trage ein blaues Kleid.
Kleidung means clothing in general; a dress is ein Kleid.
Good to know
Kleid is specifically a dress. For skirt say der Rock; for a suit das Kostüm (women's) or der Anzug (men's). At summer festivals you will hear Sommerkleid everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking an outfit for a summer party
ChatPal
Das rote Kleid oder das geblümte?
The red dress or the floral one?
You
Das geblümte Kleid wirkt lockerer.
The floral dress looks more casual.
ChatPal
Stimmt. Nimm das Kleid mit den kurzen Ärmeln.
True. Take the dress with the short sleeves.
You
Gut. Dann bügele ich das Kleid noch schnell.
Good. Then I'll quickly iron the dress.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dress" in German
What gender is Kleid?
Neuter: das Kleid.
How do you say dresses?
Die Kleider.
Is Kleidung the same?
No. Kleidung means clothes in general.
How do you say try on a dress?
Ein Kleid anprobieren.
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