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How do you say "dress" in German?
das Kleid
In German, "dress" is das Kleid.
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Pronunciation
KLITE. Rhymes with 'flight'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Kleid is neuter. The plural is die Kleider.
Example sentence
Das Kleid ist elegant.
The dress is elegant.
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How to remember das Kleid
Kleid is the German word for a dress or garment. It's related to Kleider (clothes), so it's quite straightforward.
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Questions about das Kleid
How do you say "dress" in German?
In German, "dress" is das Kleid. It is a noun.
Is das Kleid masculine or feminine?
Das Kleid is neuter. The plural is die Kleider.
How is das Kleid used in a sentence?
Use das Kleid as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kleid ist elegant. (The dress is elegant.).
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