Accessories vocabulary in German, including common items like hats, scarves, and jewelry, with example sentences for context.
Accessories are small items worn or carried to complement an outfit. They can be practical, like a watch or umbrella, or decorative, like jewelry or a scarf. In German, accessory words often include the article (der, die, das) and plural form. Here are some common accessory categories and examples.
Hats
Hats are worn on the head for style or protection. In German, common hat types include der Hut (hat), die Mütze (beanie), and die Kappe (cap).
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Hut (die Hüte) | hat (hats) | Ich trage einen Hut. | I am wearing a hat. |
| die Mütze (die Mützen) | beanie/hat (beanies) | Die Mütze ist warm. | The beanie is warm. |
| die Kappe (die Kappen) | cap (caps) | Er hat eine Kappe auf. | He has a cap on. |
| der Strohhut (die Strohhüte) | straw hat (hats) | Sie trägt einen Strohhut. | She is wearing a straw hat. |
| der Zylinder (die Zylinder) | top hat (hats) | Mein Großvater hat einen Zylinder. | My grandfather has a top hat. |
Die ___ ist warm.
Which accessory does 'die Mütze' refer to?
Mütze
'die Mütze' is a beanie or knitted hat. It is often worn for warmth.
Scarves & Gloves
Scarves and gloves keep you warm and add style. The German words are der Schal (scarf) and der Handschuh (glove).
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Schal (die Schals) | scarf (scarves) | Ich habe einen roten Schal. | I have a red scarf. |
| der Handschuh (die Handschuhe) | glove (gloves) | Die Handschuhe sind aus Leder. | The gloves are made of leather. |
| das Halstuch (die Halstücher) | neckerchief (neckerchiefs) | Sie trägt ein Halstuch. | She is wearing a neckerchief. |
| der Fäustling (die Fäustlinge) | mitten (mittens) | Kinder tragen Fäustlinge. | Children wear mittens. |
Jewelry
Jewelry includes rings, necklaces, and earrings. In German, common words are der Ring (ring), die Kette (necklace), and der Ohrring (earring).
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Ring (die Ringe) | ring (rings) | Sie trägt einen goldenen Ring. | She is wearing a gold ring. |
| die Kette (die Ketten) | necklace (necklaces) | Die Kette ist silbern. | The necklace is silver. |
| der Ohrring (die Ohrringe) | earring (earrings) | Ich habe kleine Ohrringe. | I have small earrings. |
| das Armband (die Armbänder) | bracelet (bracelets) | Er trägt ein Lederarmband. | He wears a leather bracelet. |
Bags & Wallets
These items carry your belongings. The German words are die Tasche (bag) and das Portemonnaie (wallet).
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Tasche (die Taschen) | bag (bags) | Meine Tasche ist blau. | My bag is blue. |
| der Rucksack (die Rucksäcke) | backpack (backpacks) | Ich habe einen neuen Rucksack. | I have a new backpack. |
| die Geldbörse (die Geldbörsen) | wallet/purse (wallets) | Die Geldbörse ist voller Münzen. | The wallet is full of coins. |
| das Portemonnaie (die Portemonnaies) | wallet (wallets) | Ich habe mein Portemonnaie vergessen. | I forgot my wallet. |
Watches & Glasses
Watches tell time, and glasses help you see or protect your eyes. The German words are die Uhr (watch/clock) and die Brille (glasses).
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Uhr (die Uhren) | watch/clock (watches/clocks) | Meine Uhr ist stehen geblieben. | My watch has stopped. |
| die Armbanduhr (die Armbanduhren) | wristwatch (wristwatches) | Er trägt eine Armbanduhr. | He wears a wristwatch. |
| die Brille (die Brillen) | glasses (glasses) | Ich brauche eine neue Brille. | I need new glasses. |
| die Sonnenbrille (die Sonnenbrillen) | sunglasses (sunglasses) | Die Sonnenbrille ist schwarz. | The sunglasses are black. |
Belts & Keychains
Belts hold up your pants, and keychains keep your keys organized. The German words are der Gürtel (belt) and der Schlüsselanhänger (keychain).
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Gürtel (die Gürtel) | belt (belts) | Mein Gürtel ist aus Leder. | My belt is made of leather. |
| der Schlüsselanhänger (die Schlüsselanhänger) | keychain (keychains) | Ich habe einen neuen Schlüsselanhänger. | I have a new keychain. |
| der Geldgürtel (die Geldgürtel) | money belt (money belts) | Touristen tragen oft einen Geldgürtel. | Tourists often wear a money belt. |
Touristen tragen oft einen ___ .
What is 'der Geldgürtel'?
Geldgürtel
'der Geldgürtel' is a money belt, often used by tourists to securely carry money.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas protect you from rain. The German word is der Regenschirm.
| German Singular (Plural) | English Singular (Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Regenschirm (die Regenschirme) | umbrella (umbrellas) | Ich habe meinen Regenschirm vergessen. | I forgot my umbrella. |
| der Taschenschirm (die Taschenschirme) | pocket umbrella (umbrellas) | Der Taschenschirm passt in die Tasche. | The pocket umbrella fits in the bag. |
| der Stockschirm (die Stockschirme) | stick umbrella (umbrellas) | Ein Stockschirm ist stabiler. | A stick umbrella is more durable. |
This overview covers the most common accessory vocabulary in German, along with example sentences to see how they are used in context.
Der ___ passt in die Tasche.
What does 'der Taschenschirm' mean?
Taschenschirm
'der Taschenschirm' is a pocket umbrella, small enough to fit in a bag.
Flashcards (1 of 27)
- English Singular (Plural): hat (hats)
- English Example: I am wearing a hat.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
