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"Pajamas" in German: Schlafanzug
der Schlafanzug
Note: also: der Pyjama
Pajamas in German are der Schlafanzug. Say Wo ist mein Schlafanzug?. The loanword der Pyjama is also heard, but Schlafanzug is the clear native headword.
Bedtime
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How to pronounce Schlafanzug
Say it
SHLAHF-an-tsook
/ˈʃlaːfʔanˌt͡suːk/
SHLAHF-an-tsook. Soft sch as sh. Soft z like ts. Soft u as oo.
"Pajamas" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Schlafanzug | pajamas / pyjamas Main noun. | Main noun. |
| der Pyjama | pajamas Common loanword. | Common loanword. |
| Schlafanzug anziehen | to put on pajamas Bedtime. | Bedtime. |
| im Schlafanzug | in pajamas State of dress. | State of dress. |
How to use Schlafanzug in real life
- 1Bedtime
Zieh schon den Schlafanzug an.
Put the pajamas on already.
Den Schlafanzug.
- 2Laundry
Mein Schlafanzug ist noch nass.
My pajamas are still wet.
Mein Schlafanzug.
- 3Morning joke
Du frühstückst im Schlafanzug?
You're having breakfast in pajamas?
Im Schlafanzug.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schlafanzug
Incorrect: die Schlafanzug
Correct: der Schlafanzug
Schlafanzug is masculine: der Schlafanzug.
Incorrect: die Pajamas
Correct: der Schlafanzug
Use Schlafanzug (or Pyjama), not English pajamas.
Good to know
Stores may label the aisle Nachtwäsche or Schlafanzüge. Soft cotton Schlafanzüge are winter defaults; summer sets can be shorter.
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Hotel night before an early train
ChatPal
Hast du deinen Schlafanzug ausgepackt?
Have you unpacked your pajamas?
You
Ja. Der Schlafanzug liegt auf dem Bett.
Yes. The pajamas are on the bed.
ChatPal
Gut. Im Schlafanzug wird mir sofort warm.
Good. In pajamas I warm up right away.
You
Mir auch. Ohne Schlafanzug friere ich hier.
Me too. Without pajamas I freeze here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pajamas" in German
How do you say pajamas?
Der Schlafanzug.
Also Pyjama?
Yes—common loanword.
Gender?
Masculine: der Schlafanzug.
Put on pajamas?
Den Schlafanzug anziehen.
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