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"Pants (trousers)" in German: Hose
die Hose
Pants (trousers) in German are die Hose, feminine. One pair is eine Hose; plurals are Hosen. Jeans stays die Jeans in shops.
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How to pronounce Hose
Say it
HOH-zeh
/ˈhoːzə/
HOH-zeh. The o is long. Soft final e. Stress the first syllable.
"Pants (trousers)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Hose | the pants / trousers Feminine; one pair = eine Hose. | Feminine; one pair = eine Hose. |
| die Hosen | the pants (plural) More than one pair, or casual plural. | More than one pair, or casual plural. |
| Jeans | jeans Very common shopping word. | Very common shopping word. |
| eine kurze Hose | shorts Literally a short pant. | Literally a short pant. |
How to use Hose in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Wo ist meine schwarze Hose?
Where are my black pants?
Meine Hose for one pair.
- 2In a store
Haben Sie die Hose auch in 32?
Do you have the pants in 32 as well?
Sie form with shop staff.
- 3Laundry day
Die Hosen müssen noch gebügelt werden.
The pants still need ironing.
Hosen as plural pairs.
Mistakes English speakers make with Hose
Incorrect: Der Hose ist zu groß.
Correct: Die Hose ist zu groß.
Hose is feminine: die Hose.
Incorrect: Ich trage zwei Hose.
Correct: Ich trage zwei Hosen. / Ich trage eine Hose.
One pair is eine Hose; two pairs are zwei Hosen.
Good to know
English pants can confuse learners because German Hose means trousers, while underpants are die Unterhose. In shops, sizes often use German or international numbers—ask Haben Sie die Hose in meiner Größe?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit before a job interview
ChatPal
Nimm die dunkle Hose, die sieht seriös aus.
Take the dark pants; they look professional.
You
Diese Hose ist mir etwas eng.
These pants are a bit tight on me.
ChatPal
Dann die graue Hose aus dem Schrank.
Then the grey pants from the wardrobe.
You
Ja. Die Hose passt besser.
Yes. Those pants fit better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pants (trousers)" in German
Is Hose singular or plural?
Die Hose is one pair. Die Hosen is more than one pair.
How do you say jeans?
Die Jeans—often unchanged in the plural.
What about underpants?
Die Unterhose or der Slip, not Hose alone.
How do you ask for a size?
Haben Sie die Hose in Größe…?
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