Kleid
/klaɪ̯t/neuter
The German word for 'dress' is Kleid.
Kleid is a noun used to describe an item of clothing that covers both the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
Meaning: item of clothing which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Kleid is a neuter noun. The plural form is Kleider. In the genitive singular, the form is des Kleides.
How do you pronounce it?
/klaɪ̯t/
Did you know?
- A 'Kleiderschrank' is not a cupboard for dresses, but the standard German word for a 'wardrobe' or 'clothes closet' in general.
- While Kleid refers to a dress, the plural Kleider can be used as a general term for all types of clothes, regardless of gender or style.
- The word Kleid is a distant cousin to the English word 'cloth'. They both trace back to the same ancient root describing things that are woven or covered.
Examples in context
- Sie näht ein Kleid.She is sewing a dress.This sentence shows someone sewing a Kleid.Tatoeba #707624 by Manfredo, translation #316871 by CK
- Das ist mein Kleid!That's my dress.This sentence is used to identify a specific Kleid.Tatoeba #2481060 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2478822 by Hybrid
- Ihr Kleid ist lang.Her dress is long.This sentence describes the length of a Kleid.Tatoeba #8089196 by Luiaard, translation #10520374 by sundown
- Das Kleid sieht toll aus!The dress looks great!
- Sie trägt ein wunderschönes DirndlShe is wearing a beautiful dress
- Sie hat einen Kittel für die Arbeit anShe has a dress/smock on for work.
- Ich habe ein neues Kleid gekauftI bought a new dress.
- Mein Kittel hat einen FleckMy dress/smock has a stain on it.
- 542 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are shopping for a party.
- LauraDieses Kleid ist sehr schön.This dress is very beautiful.
- MaximilianEs steht dir ausgezeichnet, Laura.It looks excellent on you, Laura.
- LauraGlaubst du, das Kleid ist zu kurz?Do you think the dress is too short?
- MaximilianNein, es sieht perfekt aus.No, it looks perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dress” translations and entries Kleid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kleid, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
