Latzhose
/ˈlatsˌhoːzə/feminine
Dungarees in German is Latzhose.
The term refers to heavy denim pants or overalls.
Meaning: heavy denim pants or overalls (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun Latzhose is made of Latz, meaning bib or flap and Hose, meaning pants or trousers.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Latzjeans when referring specifically to denim overalls and the colloquial term Blaumann is often used to describe heavy work overalls.
How does it change in a sentence?
Latzhose is a feminine noun and takes the article die (e.g., die Latzhose). The plural form is Latzhosen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlatsˌhoːzə/
Did you know?
- While Latzhose is the standard term, workers often use Blaumann, which literally translates to 'blue man'. This term refers to the entire set of blue overalls rather than just the pants.
- The word Latz is used for a wide variety of protective flaps, including a baby's bib. This means the word for a heavy work garment shares a linguistic root with infant clothing.
- In certain German-speaking regions, calling someone a Blaumann can function as a metonym for the person's job. Much like the English term 'blue-collar', it identifies the individual through the color of their workwear.
Examples in context
- Ich habe mir eine neue Latzhose gekauft.I bought myself a new pair of dungarees.
- Trägst du oft Latzjeans?Do you often wear dungarees?
- Die Latzhose ist sehr praktisch.The dungarees are very practical.
- Sie trägt eine blaue Latzhose.She is wearing blue dungarees.
- Ich brauche eine neue Latzhose für die Arbeit.I need new dungarees for work.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are shopping for gardening clothes.
- JulianGefällt dir diese Latzhose?Do you like these dungarees?
- HannahJa, die Latzhose sieht gut aus.Yes, the dungarees look good.
- JulianSoll ich sie für dich mitnehmen?Should I take them for you?
- HannahNein, ich probiere sie erst an.No, I will try them on first.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dungarees” translations and entries Latzhose, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
