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How do you say "skirt" in German?
der Rock
In German, "skirt" is der Rock.
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Pronunciation
ROK. Rhymes with 'clock'. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Rock is masculine. The plural is die Röcke.
Example sentence
Der Rock ist bunt und fröhlich.
The skirt is colorful and cheerful.
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How to remember der Rock
Rock is a simple German word for skirt. Despite its English meaning as music, in German it refers to clothing.
Related words
- coat der Mantel
- shirt das Oberhemd
- glove der Handschuh
- hat die Mütze
- sewing machine die Nähmaschine
- socks die Socken
- suit der Anzug
- hoodie der Pullover
- underwear die Unterwäsche
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Questions about der Rock
How do you say "skirt" in German?
In German, "skirt" is der Rock. It is a noun.
Is der Rock masculine or feminine?
Der Rock is masculine. The plural is die Röcke.
How is der Rock used in a sentence?
Use der Rock as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Rock ist bunt und fröhlich. (The skirt is colorful and cheerful.).
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