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"T-shirt" in German: T-Shirt
das T-Shirt
T-shirt in German is das T-Shirt, neuter. Plurals are die T-Shirts. Spelling keeps the English hyphen often.
Packing
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How to pronounce T-Shirt
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TEE-shirt
/ˈtiːʃœʁt/
TEE-shirt. Like English T-shirt. Germans may soften the r. Stress Tee.
"T-shirt" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das T-Shirt | the T-shirt Neuter noun. | Neuter noun. |
| die T-Shirts | the T-shirts Plural. | Plural. |
| Oberteil | top Broader clothing word. | Broader clothing word. |
| Langarmshirt | long-sleeve shirt Related item. | Related item. |
How to use T-Shirt in real life
- 1Packing
Ich lege noch ein frisches T-Shirt obenauf.
I'll put another fresh T-shirt on top.
Ein T-Shirt.
- 2Laundry
Das T-Shirt ist eingelaufen.
The T-shirt shrank.
Das T-Shirt.
- 3Store
Haben Sie das T-Shirt auch in L?
Do you have the T-shirt in L as well?
Das T-Shirt with Sie.
Mistakes English speakers make with T-Shirt
Incorrect: Die T-Shirt ist blau.
Correct: Das T-Shirt ist blau.
T-Shirt is neuter: das T-Shirt.
Incorrect: Ich trage ein Shirt-T.
Correct: Ich trage ein T-Shirt.
Keep the order T-Shirt.
Good to know
German shops write T-Shirt or Tee-Shirt on tags. Sizes often follow S/M/L, but some brands still use German Konfektionsgrößen—try it on when unsure.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a festival outfit
ChatPal
Weißes T-Shirt oder schwarzes?
White T-shirt or black?
You
Schwarzes T-Shirt—zeigt weniger Staub.
Black T-shirt—shows less dust.
ChatPal
Stimmt. Nimm noch ein Reserve-T-Shirt mit.
True. Take a spare T-shirt too.
You
Liegt schon im Rucksack, das T-Shirt.
Already in the backpack, the T-shirt.
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FAQ
Common questions about "T-shirt" in German
What gender is T-Shirt?
Neuter: das T-Shirt.
How do you say T-shirts?
Die T-Shirts.
Is Shirt the same?
Das Shirt can mean a similar top; T-Shirt is specifically the T-style.
How do you say put on a T-shirt?
Ein T-Shirt anziehen.
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