German clothing phrases cover topics from describing what you’re wearing to shopping and giving compliments. This guide includes key expressions to help you talk about clothing confidently in everyday situations.
Describing What You’re Wearing
These phrases help you say and ask about clothing in German.
| German Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| Ich trage eine blaue Jeans. | I’m wearing blue jeans. |
| Sie hat ein rotes Kleid an. | She is wearing a red dress. |
| Er trägt einen schwarzen Pullover. | He’s wearing a black sweater. |
| Was trägst du heute? | What are you wearing today? |
| Ich habe weiße Sneakers an. | I’m wearing white sneakers. |
Shopping for Clothes
Use these phrases when buying clothes in German-speaking stores.
| German Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| Haben Sie dieses Hemd auch in Größe M? | Do you have this shirt in size M? |
| Wie viel kostet das Kleid? | How much does the dress cost? |
| Kann ich das anprobieren? | Can I try this on? |
| Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen? | Where are the fitting rooms? |
| Ich nehme die Hose. | I’ll take the pants. |
Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen?
Where are the fitting rooms?
'Umkleidekabinen' are fitting rooms. "Wo sind ...?" means "Where are ...?" So this asks where the fitting rooms are.
Complimenting and Expressing Opinions
These phrases let you give compliments or say what you think about someone’s clothes.
| German Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| Deine Jacke ist wirklich schön. | Your jacket is really nice. |
| Das Kleid steht dir gut. | The dress looks good on you. |
| Mir gefällt dein Stil. | I like your style. |
| Die Farbe passt dir perfekt. | The color suits you perfectly. |
| Dieses Outfit ist sehr modisch. | This outfit is very fashionable. |
Common Clothing Vocabulary
Quick list of useful clothing words in German and English.
| German Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| das Hemd | shirt |
| die Hose | pants |
| das Kleid | dress |
| die Jacke | jacket |
| die Schuhe | shoes |
| der Pullover | sweater |
| die Bluse | blouse |
| der Rock | skirt |
| die Mütze | hat/beanie |
| der Mantel | coat |
You now have a handy set of German phrases and vocabulary to talk about clothing in everyday conversations.
Ich kaufe eine neue _____ (die Hose) für den Winter.
pants
'die Hose' means 'pants' or 'trousers' in German.
An kalten Tagen trage ich einen _____ (der Pullover).
sweater
'der Pullover' means 'sweater' in German.
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- English Example: I’m wearing blue jeans.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
