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How do you say "robe" in German?
der Umhang
In German, "robe" is der Umhang.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'OOM-hahng', stress on the first syllable, with a long 'oo' sound.
Grammar notes
der Umhang is masculine. Plural: der Roben.
Example sentence
Sie hüllte sich in einen warmen Bademantel.
She wrapped herself in a warm robe.
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How to remember der Umhang
Der Umhang comes from hängen, 'to hang' - picture a long robe or cloak hanging loosely around the shoulders.
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- raincoat der Regenmantel
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- cufflink der Manschettenknöpf
- brooch die Brosche
- anklet das Fußkettchen
- cotton die Baumwolle
- silk die Seide
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Questions about der Umhang
How do you say "robe" in German?
In German, "robe" is der Umhang. It is a noun.
Is der Umhang masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Umhang is masculine. Plural: der Roben.
How is der Umhang used in a sentence?
Use der Umhang as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie hüllte sich in einen warmen Bademantel. (She wrapped herself in a warm robe.).
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