Jacke
/ˈjakə/feminine
The English phrase 'jacket' is translated into German as Jacke.
Jacke refers to a piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse. You can use it to point out specific items, such as Die Jacke hier for 'the jacket here', Die Jacke da for 'the jacket there' or Die Jacke da drüben for 'the jacket over there'.
Meaning: piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Jacke is a general term for a jacket, the word Sakko is used specifically for a formal suit jacket or blazer.
How does it change in a sentence?
Jacke is a feminine noun and is used with the feminine definite article die (e.g., die Jacke). The plural form of the word is Jacken.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjakə/
Did you know?
- The word Jacke is actually a diminutive of the name 'Jacques', which was historically a common name for peasants.
- In German, the phrase jemanden an der Jacke packen can be used metaphorically to mean confronting someone decisively or grabbing their attention forcefully.
- If you are talking about a lightweight, sporty jacket, a German speaker might use the word Windjacke instead of just Jacke.
Examples in context
- Tom näht seine Jacke.Tom is sewing his jacket.This sentence shows how to use the form Jacke in the context of sewing.Tatoeba #1713464 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1662893 by Amastan
- Ich kaufe eine Jacke.I'm buying a jacket.This sentence shows how to use the form Jacke in the context of buying.Tatoeba #8320849 by MisterTrouser, translation #12958326 by araneo
- Gefällt dir die Jacke?Do you like the jacket?This sentence shows how to use the form Jacke when asking about a preference.Tatoeba #1587919 by Zaghawa, translation #434608 by lukaszpp
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie bitte meine Jacke holen?Excuse me, could you please get my jacket?
- Kannst du bitte meine Jacke mitbringen?Can you please bring my jacket?
- Siehst du meine Jacke hier irgendwo liegen?Do you see my jacket lying around here anywhere?
- 179 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are preparing to go for a walk outside.
- MaximilianNimmst du deine Jacke mit?Are you taking your jacket with you?
- LauraJa, meine Jacke ist in der Tasche.Yes, my jacket is in the bag.
- MaximilianGut, es ist ziemlich kühl heute.Good, it is quite cool today.
- LauraDann sollten wir schnell losgehen.Then we should get going quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jacket” translations and entries Jacke, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jacke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
