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How do you say "trousers" in German?
die Hose
In German, "trousers" is die Hose.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HOH-zuh', with stress on the first syllable and a long O sound.
Grammar notes
Die Hose is feminine. Plural: die Hosen. The singular refers to one pair or one leg covering, but Germans usually use singular even when speaking of the pair.
Example sentence
Die Hose ist lang und schwarz.
The trousers are long and black.
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How to remember die Hose
Hose sounds a bit like 'hose'. A pair of trousers is like a cloth hose that covers your legs.
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- coat der Mantel
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- pocket die Tasche
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- suit der Anzug
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Questions about die Hose
How do you say "trousers" in German?
In German, "trousers" is die Hose. It is a noun.
Is die Hose masculine or feminine?
Die Hose is feminine. Plural: die Hosen. The singular refers to one pair or one leg covering, but Germans usually use singular even when speaking of the pair.
How is die Hose used in a sentence?
Use die Hose as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Hose ist lang und schwarz. (The trousers are long and black.).
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