Vintage
The German word for 'vintage' is Vintage.
Vintage is used as an adjective to describe something that has an enduring appeal or is considered classic.
Meaning: having an enduring appeal, classic (adj)
Did you know?
- When discussing the specific year a wine was produced, Germans almost exclusively use Jahrgang instead of Vintage.
- The adoption of Vintage is a prime example of Denglisch, a hybrid of German and English used to make speech sound more international.
- While Vintage suggests a classic appeal, the word Retro is used in German to specifically describe new items made to look old.
Examples in context
- Dieses Kleidungsstück ist retro und erinnert an die Mode der 1950er Jahre.This piece of clothing is vintage and reminiscent of the fashion of the 1950s.
- Das ist ein Vintage-Kleid.That is a vintage dress.
- Ich mag diesen Vintage-Stil.I like this vintage style.
- Sie hat eine Vintage-Tasche gekauft.She bought a vintage bag.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are looking at clothes in a boutique.
- LukasSchau mal, Laura, dieser Vintage-Look ist toll!Look, Laura, this vintage look is great!
- LauraJa, der Look ist wirklich klassisch.Yes, the look is truly classic.
- LukasGefällt dir diese Vintage-Jacke?Do you like this vintage jacket?
- LauraJa, die sieht sehr gut aus.Yes, it looks very good.
