How to Say "Tie" in German - How To Say Guide

Krawatte

/kʁaˈvatə/

The German word for tie is Krawatte.

The word refers to a long piece of cloth worn around the neck and tied in a knot at the front.

Which one should you use?

While Krawatte is the standard term, the word Schlips is often used in more informal, casual conversation.

Krawatte is a feminine noun, so it is used with the feminine article die (the tie). The plural form of the word is Krawatten (ties).

/kʁaˈvatə/

The word Krawatte is a linguistic relative of the word 'Croat'. It originally referred to the distinctive neckcloths worn by Croatian mercenaries in the 17th century.
The term Schlips is sometimes used pejoratively to describe a stereotypical, conformist office worker or a 'company man'.
In some traditional German dress codes, the choice between a Krawatte and a Fliege (bowtie) can signal specific ranks or membership in certain academic and social fraternities.

Er legte die Krawatte ab.
He took off his tie.
This sentence is useful for describing the action of taking off a Krawatte.
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Die Krawatte gefällt mir.
I like that tie.
This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for a Krawatte.
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Brauche ich eine Krawatte?
Do I need a tie?
This sentence is useful for asking if a Krawatte is necessary.
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Hey, wo hast du diesen coolen Schlips gekauft?
Hey, where did you buy this cool tie?
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Sarah and Lukas are getting ready for a wedding.

Sarah

Lukas, passt die Krawatte zu deinem Hemd?
Lukas, does the tie match your shirt?
Lukas

Ich glaube, die Krawatte ist zu dunkel.
I think the tie is too dark.
Sarah

Dann nimm lieber die blaue Krawatte.
Then you should rather take the blue tie.
Lukas

Ja, die Krawatte sieht viel besser aus.
Yes, that tie looks much better.

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