Jeans
/(d)ʒiːns/feminine
The English word 'jeans' can be translated into German using the forms Jeans, Jeanshose or Niethose.
Meaning: denim trousers (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | /(d)ʒiːns/ /tʃiːns/ |
feminine |
| Niethose | /ˈniːthoːzə/ | feminine |
| Jeanshose | /ˈd͡ʒiːnsˌhoːzə/ | feminine |
The term is used to refer to denim trousers. In Germany, you may also use the alternative Die Denimhose to refer to denim pants. Additionally, in some areas, people may refer to jeans by the brand name Levis or Levi's.
Which one should you use?
While Jeans is often used as a standalone noun, Jeanshose is a more specific compound noun used to explicitly denote the garment as a pair of trousers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Jeans is grammatically feminine. Even though it looks like the English plural, it is treated as a singular feminine noun in German.
How do you pronounce it?
/(d)ʒiːns/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly treat Jeans as a plural noun, but in German, it is a singular feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The term Niethose is a somewhat archaic or technical way to describe the garment. It literally translates to 'rivet trousers', referring to the metal rivets used to reinforce the fabric.
- In some regions of Germany, people use the brand name Levis as a generic term for any pair of denim trousers, regardless of the actual manufacturer.
- When you use the compound noun Jeanshose, the grammatical gender is decided entirely by the word for trousers, which is Hose.
Examples in context
- Er hatte Jeans an.He had jeans on.This sentence is useful for describing what someone was wearing using the form Jeans.Tatoeba #8809082 by wolfgangth, translation #290056 by CK
- Sie trägt immer Jeans.She always wears jeans.This sentence is useful for describing a habitual action using the form Jeans.Tatoeba #10215388 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10568076 by sundown
- Paul zog sich Jeans an.Paul got dressed into jeans.This sentence is useful for describing the act of getting dressed using the form Jeans.Tatoeba #12612625 by Waldelfe, translation #11653017 by Amastan
- Ich trage gerne die Jeans zur Arbeit.I like to wear jeans to work.
- Die Jeans ist eine bequeme Hose.Jeans are comfortable pants.
- Können Sie mir die Blue Jeans zeigen?Can you show me the blue jeans?
- Ich trage jetzt immer nur noch Jeans.I only wear jeans now.
- Hast du meine Jeans gesehen?Have you seen my jeans?
- Ich liebe meine Bluejeans.I love my jeans.
- Gibt es diese Bluejeans auch in Schwarz?Do these jeans also come in black?
- Kannst du mir meine Levis geben?Can you hand me my Levi's?
- Ich habe heute meine Levi's gekauft.I bought my Levi's today.
- Gestern habe ich mir eine neue Denimhose gekauft.Yesterday, I bought myself a new pair of jeans.
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Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are shopping for clothes in a mall.
- JuliaLukas, schau mal, diese Jeans gefällt mir.Lukas, look, I like these jeans.
- LukasDie Jeans sieht gut an dir aus, Julia.The jeans look good on you, Julia.
- JuliaSoll ich sie kaufen?Should I buy them?
- LukasJa, sie passt dir perfekt.Yes, they fit you perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jeans” translations and entries Jeans, Niethose, Jeanshose, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jeans, Jeanshose, Niethose, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
