BH-Größe
The English phrase bra size is translated into German as BH-Größe.
BH-Größe is used to refer to bra size. In German, BH is the common acronym for Büstenhalter.
What does it mean word for word?
BH-Größe is a compound of BH (the abbreviation for Büstenhalter, meaning bra) and Größe (meaning size).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of BH-Größe is BH-Größen.
Did you know?
- In a German store, you might hear the term Körbchengröße to specifically refer to the cup size rather than the overall BH-Größe.
- In German, BH is used as a masculine noun, so you would say der BH.
- German bra sizing uses the same letters (A, B, C, D) as the US and UK, but the band size is measured in centimeters.
Examples in context
- Ich kenne meine BH-Größe nicht.I don't know my bra size.
- Die BH-Größe steht in der App.The bra size is in the app.
Example conversation
Sarah is looking for a gift for her sister and asks Lukas for help.
- SarahWeißt du die BH-Größe meiner Schwester?Do you know my sister's bra size?
- LukasNein, das weiß ich leider nicht.No, unfortunately, I don't know that.
- SarahDann muss ich sie mal fragen.Then I have to ask her.
- LukasDas ist sicher die beste Idee.That is surely the best idea.