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"Sweater" in German: Pullover
der Pullover
Note: informal: der Pulli
Sweater in German is der Pullover. Friends often say der Pulli. Say Zieh einen Pullover an when it gets cold.
Chilly office
Ich hole meinen Pullover aus der Tasche.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Pullover
Say it
pu-LOH-ver
/pʊˈloːvɐ/
pu-LOH-ver. Soft u as in put. Soft o as oh. Soft final er.
"Sweater" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Pullover | the sweater Standard noun. | Standard noun. |
| der Pulli | sweater (informal) Everyday short form. | Everyday short form. |
| einen Pullover anziehen | to put on a sweater Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
| wollener Pullover | wool sweater Material. | Material. |
How to use Pullover in real life
- 1Chilly office
Ich hole meinen Pullover aus der Tasche.
I'm getting my sweater out of the bag.
Meinen Pullover.
- 2Gift
Sie hat mir einen warmen Pullover geschenkt.
She gave me a warm sweater.
Einen … Pullover.
- 3Laundry
Der Pullover darf nicht in den Trockner.
The sweater must not go in the dryer.
Der Pullover as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pullover
Incorrect: die Pullover (singular)
Correct: der Pullover
Singular is der Pullover; die Pullover is plural.
Incorrect: mein Sweater
Correct: mein Pullover / mein Pulli
Use Pullover or Pulli in German.
Good to know
Pulli is extremely common in speech. In stores you still see Pullover on labels. Layers matter in drafty buildings—ein Pullover über dem T-Shirt is a normal office move.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a cool evening
ChatPal
Nimmst du den dünnen oder den dicken Pullover?
Are you taking the thin or the thick sweater?
You
Den dicken Pullover. Abends wird es kalt.
The thick sweater. It gets cold in the evening.
ChatPal
Gute Wahl.
Good choice.
You
Ohne Pullover friere ich in der Bahn.
Without a sweater I freeze on the train.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sweater" in German
How do you say sweater?
Der Pullover; informal der Pulli.
Gender?
Masculine: der Pullover.
Put on a sweater?
Einen Pullover anziehen.
Plural?
Die Pullover.
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