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"Jacket" in German: Jacke
die Jacke
Jacket in German is die Jacke, feminine. Plurals are die Jacken. A heavier coat is oft der Mantel—different word.
Leaving home
Vergiss die Jacke nicht, es windet.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Jacke
Say it
YAH-keh
/ˈjakə/
YAH-keh. Initial J like English y. Soft final e. Stress the first syllable.
"Jacket" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Jacke | the jacket Feminine everyday noun. | Feminine everyday noun. |
| die Jacken | the jackets Plural. | Plural. |
| Jeansjacke | denim jacket Common compound. | Common compound. |
| Anorak | anorak / windbreaker Sportier style. | Sportier style. |
How to use Jacke in real life
- 1Leaving home
Vergiss die Jacke nicht, es windet.
Don't forget the jacket; it's windy.
Die Jacke as object.
- 2Coat check
Kann ich meine Jacke hier abgeben?
Can I check my jacket here?
Meine Jacke.
- 3Shopping
Diese Jacke ist mir zu weit in den Schultern.
This jacket is too wide in the shoulders for me.
Diese Jacke.
Mistakes English speakers make with Jacke
Incorrect: Der Jacke ist warm.
Correct: Die Jacke ist warm.
Jacke is feminine: die Jacke.
Incorrect: Ich ziehe der Mantel Jacke an.
Correct: Ich ziehe die Jacke an. / Ich ziehe den Mantel an.
Pick Jacke or Mantel—do not stack them.
Good to know
In milder weather Germans often wear a Jacke rather than a full Mantel. Indoor places may ask you to hang the Jacke on a Garderobe—keeping it on at the table can look restless.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Heading out for an evening walk
ChatPal
Brauchst du eine Jacke?
Do you need a jacket?
You
Ja. Die dünne Jacke reicht wohl.
Yes. The light jacket should be enough.
ChatPal
Nimm lieber die warme Jacke.
Better take the warm jacket.
You
Okay. Die Jacke mit der Kapuze.
Okay. The jacket with the hood.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Jacket" in German
What gender is Jacke?
Feminine: die Jacke.
How do you say coat?
Der Mantel—usually longer/heavier than a Jacke.
How do you say put on a jacket?
Die Jacke anziehen.
What about blazer?
Das Sakko (men's) or der Blazer.
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