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"Underwear" in German: Unterwäsche
die Unterwäsche
Underwear in German is die Unterwäsche. Say Ich brauche neue Unterwäsche in a shop. It is usually treated as a collective feminine noun.
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How to pronounce Unterwäsche
Say it
OON-ter-vesh-uh
/ˈʊntɐˌvɛʃə/
OON-ter-vesh-uh. Soft w like English v. Soft ä. Soft final -e.
"Underwear" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Unterwäsche | underwear Main collective noun. | Main collective noun. |
| neue Unterwäsche | new underwear Shopping. | Shopping. |
| Unterwäsche waschen | to wash underwear Laundry. | Laundry. |
| ohne Unterwäsche | without underwear Rare; usually joking or medical. | Rare; usually joking or medical. |
How to use Unterwäsche in real life
- 1Packing
Leg genug Unterwäsche für fünf Tage ein.
Pack enough underwear for five days.
Unterwäsche collective.
- 2Laundry day
Die Unterwäsche hängt noch auf der Leine.
The underwear is still hanging on the line.
Die Unterwäsche.
- 3Store
Wo finde ich die Unterwäsche hier?
Where do I find the underwear here?
Shop question.
Mistakes English speakers make with Unterwäsche
Incorrect: das Unterwäsche
Correct: die Unterwäsche
Unterwäsche is feminine: die Unterwäsche.
Incorrect: die Underwear
Correct: die Unterwäsche
Use Unterwäsche, not English underwear.
Good to know
Shops label sections Unterwäsche or Wäsche. People keep the topic short and practical—size and material matter more than jokes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Quick shop before a trip
ChatPal
Brauchst du noch Unterwäsche fürs Wochenende?
Do you still need underwear for the weekend?
You
Ja. Meine Unterwäsche ist fast alle im Koffer.
Yes. Almost all my underwear is already in the suitcase.
ChatPal
Dann holen wir schnell Unterwäsche im Erdgeschoss.
Then we'll quickly get underwear on the ground floor.
You
Okay. Baumwoll-Unterwäsche reicht mir völlig.
Okay. Cotton underwear is plenty for me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Underwear" in German
How do you say underwear?
Die Unterwäsche.
Gender?
Feminine: die Unterwäsche.
New underwear?
Neue Unterwäsche.
Wash underwear?
Unterwäsche waschen.
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