gut gekleideter Mann
The English phrase "sharp dressed man" is translated into German as gut gekleideter Mann.
Which one should you use?
For a standard description of someone well-dressed, use gut gekleideter Mann. To emphasize a person's sense of style or sophistication, you might use Ein stilsicherer Gentleman (a fashion-savvy gentleman) or Ein eleganter Herr (an elegant gentleman). In more casual settings, you can describe someone as Ein schick angezogener Kerl (a stylishly dressed guy) or Ein cool gekleideter Mann (a coolly dressed man).
Did you know?
- The German word Herr, often used to translate 'man' in more formal contexts like 'elegant gentleman', literally translates to 'Lord' or 'Master'.
- While gut gekleideter Mann is the literal translation, Germans often use the word schick to describe someone 'sharp'. Interestingly, schick is a loanword from the French chic.
- The word gut used in this phrase shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'good', both originating from a term meaning 'to suit'.
Examples in context
- Wow, schick angezogen, Alter! Steht dir wirklich gut.Wow, stylishly dressed, dude! It suits you really well.
- Er ist ein gut gekleideter Mann.He is a sharp dressed man.
- Dort drüben steht ein gut gekleideter Mann.A sharp dressed man is standing over there.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are observing people at a wedding party.
- FelixSiehst du den gut gekleideten Mann dort?Do you see the sharp dressed man there?
- LauraJa, Felix, er sieht wirklich toll aus.Yes, Felix, he looks really great.
- FelixEr ist ein sehr gut gekleideter Mann.He is a very sharp dressed man.
- LauraDas stimmt, sein Anzug ist perfekt.That's true, his suit is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mann, gut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
