How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 German words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this German vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

German vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in German, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 German words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

German	English
Mütze	beanie
Bart	beard
BH	bra
Armband	bracelet
Marke	brand
Knopf	button
Kleidungsstück	clothing
Baumwolle	cotton
Kleid	dress
Stoff	fabric
Brille	glasses
Frisur	hairstyle
Hut	hat
Jeans	jeans
Pullover	jumper
Leder	leather
Lippenstift	lipstick
maßgeschneidert	made to measure
Schminke	makeup
Halskette	necklace
Muster	pattern
Parfüm	perfume
Tasche	pocket
Aufdruck	print
Ring	ring
Schuh	shoe
kurze Hose	shorts
Größe	size
Ärmel	sleeve
schick	smart
Anzug	suit
sich umziehen	to get changed
anprobieren	to try on
tragen	to wear
Turnschuh	trainer
Unterwäsche	underwear
Uniform	uniform
Armbanduhr	watch
Brautkleid	wedding dress
Wolle	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

German	English
Accessoire	accessory
Stiefel	boot
Fliege	bow tie
Unterhose	briefsMen’s underwear
Strickjacke	cardigan
Wattestäbchen	cotton bud
Grundierung	foundation
Pony	fringe
Pelz	fur
Haarfärbemittel	hair dye
Stirnband	headband
Absatz	heel
Schmuckstück	jewel
Damenslip	knickersWomen’s underwear
Spitze	lace
Leinen	linen
Futter	lining
Schnurrbart	moustache
Kittel	overall
Falte	pleat
Schlafanzug	pyjamas
Regenmantel	raincoat
Rasierer	razor
Schal	scarf
Naht	seam
Duschgel	shower gel
Socke	sock
Pfennigabsatz	stiletto heel
sich rasieren	to shave
anziehen	to slip on
Zahnbürste	toothbrush
Handtuch	towel
Regenschirm	umbrella
Samt	velvet
Perücke	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

German	English
Änderung	alteration
Stiefelette	ankle boot
Anorak	anorak
Bademantel	bathrobe
Bermudashorts	bermuda shorts
Bluse	blouse
Haarspülung	conditioner
Pumps	court shoe
Umkleidekabine	fitting room
Kapuzenpullover	hoodie
Leggings	leggings
Mokassin	loafer
altmodisch	old fashioned
Polyester	polyester
Daunenjacke	puffer jacket
Sandale	sandal
Secondhandladen	second hand shop
Shampoo	shampoo
Hausschuh	slipper
Träger	strap
sich schminken	to put on makeup
Trainingsanzug	tracksuit
Trenchcoat	trench coat
Pinzette	tweezers
Trägerhemd	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 German words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this German vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.