Accessories are items worn or carried to complement an outfit. In German, these words help you talk about style, ask for items while shopping, or describe what someone is wearing.
Common Accessories
Common accessories include items like hats, scarves, belts, and gloves. These words are useful for daily conversations and describing outfits.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (German) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Mütze | die Mützen | hat | hats | Ich trage eine Mütze. | I am wearing a hat. |
| der Schal | die Schals | scarf | scarves | Der Schal ist rot. | The scarf is red. |
| der Gürtel | die Gürtel | belt | belts | Mein Gürtel ist braun. | My belt is brown. |
| der Handschuh | die Handschuhe | glove | gloves | Ich habe zwei Handschuhe. | I have two gloves. |
| die Sonnenbrille | die Sonnenbrillen | sunglasses | sunglasses | Wo ist meine Sonnenbrille? | Where are my sunglasses? |
Jewelry
Jewelry in German includes words for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. These are great for talking about gifts or special occasions.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (German) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| der Ring | die Ringe | ring | rings | Der Ring ist aus Gold. | The ring is made of gold. |
| die Halskette | die Halsketten | necklace | necklaces | Sie trägt eine Halskette. | She is wearing a necklace. |
| das Armband | die Armbänder | bracelet | bracelets | Das Armband ist schön. | The bracelet is beautiful. |
| der Ohrring | die Ohrringe | earring | earrings | Ich habe neue Ohrringe. | I have new earrings. |
I have new earrings.
Ich habe neue Ohrringe.
'Ohrringe' is plural, so the adjective 'neu' takes the ending '-e' and the noun stays plural.
Bags and Wallets
These German nouns help you talk about different types of bags and wallets, useful for shopping or travel.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (German) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Tasche | die Taschen | bag | bags | Ich habe eine blaue Tasche. | I have a blue bag. |
| der Rucksack | die Rucksäcke | backpack | backpacks | Der Rucksack ist schwer. | The backpack is heavy. |
| die Geldbörse | die Geldbörsen | wallet | wallets | Meine Geldbörse ist klein. | My wallet is small. |
| die Handtasche | die Handtaschen | handbag | handbags | Sie trägt eine Handtasche. | She is carrying a handbag. |
The backpack is heavy.
Der Rucksack ist schwer.
'Rucksack' is masculine singular, so the correct article is 'Der,' and the verb is 'ist.'
Miscellaneous Accessories
Here are some other useful accessory words in German, including watches, keys, and umbrellas.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence (German) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Uhr | die Uhren | watch | watches | Meine Uhr ist neu. | My watch is new. |
| der Schlüssel | die Schlüssel | key | keys | Wo sind meine Schlüssel? | Where are my keys? |
| der Regenschirm | die Regenschirme | umbrella | umbrellas | Ich habe einen Regenschirm. | I have an umbrella. |
| das Portemonnaie | die Portemonnaies | purse | purses | Das Portemonnaie ist voll. | The purse is full. |
Accessories are a fun and useful category to expand your German vocabulary. They help you express yourself, ask questions, and understand more about fashion and daily life.
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- English Singular: hat
- English Plural: hats
- Example Sentence (English): I am wearing a hat.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
