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How do you say "sweater" in German?
der Pullover
In German, "sweater" is der Pullover.
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Pronunciation
POOL-oh-ver. Same as 'jumper' above. English loanword.
Grammar notes
Der Pullover is masculine. The plural is die Pullover.
Example sentence
Der Pullover passt perfekt.
The sweater fits perfectly.
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How to remember der Pullover
Pullover is the same word as jumper in German. Both refer to a warm garment you pull over your head.
Related words
- bra der BH
- dress das Kleid
- shirt das Oberhemd
- fabric der Stoff
- money das Geld
- pocket die Tasche
- shoes die Schuhe
- suit der Anzug
- zipper der Reißverschluss
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Questions about der Pullover
How do you say "sweater" in German?
In German, "sweater" is der Pullover. It is a noun.
Is der Pullover masculine or feminine?
Der Pullover is masculine. The plural is die Pullover.
How is der Pullover used in a sentence?
Use der Pullover as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Pullover passt perfekt. (The sweater fits perfectly.).
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