die Kleidung

Meaning and Usage

"Die Kleidung" in German means "clothing" in English. It refers to the garments or items worn to cover the body.

Linguistic Analysis

"Die Kleidung" is a feminine noun. It is a compound word, derived from the root "kleid" which means "garment" or "clothing," and the suffix "-ung," which forms a feminine noun indicating an action, result, or state.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Kleidung" in German is similar to the English word "clothing" in both meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, "Kleidung" and fashion play a significant role in society. Germans often value high-quality clothing and are known for their attention to detail and style in dressing.

Example Sentences

• Ich habe gestern neue Kleidung gekauft. (Yesterday, I bought new clothing.)
• Sie legte ihre Kleidung ordentlich in den Schrank. (She neatly put her clothing in the closet.)

Memory Tips

Associate "die Kleidung" with the English word "clothing" and visualize different garments to remember the word and its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• Der Mantel (coat)
• Das Hemd (shirt)
• Die Hose (trousers)
• Der Rock (skirt)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: Feminine Plural: die Kleidungen

Conjugation (for verbs)

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