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Gewand

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Noun

das Gewand

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈvant/

garment, robe (any kind of garment)

C1 rank #6,829 plural Gewänder

Meanings

Noun
  1. garment, robe (any kind of garment)
  2. sumptuous garment, vestment

Example sentence

Der Papst trat in seinem roten Gewand auf.

The pope appeared in his red robe.

Word forms

singular das Gewand
plural die Gewänder

The four cases

Singular

Nominativedas Gewand
Accusativedas Gewand
Dativedem Gewand
Genitivedes Gewands

Plural

Nominativedie Gewänder
Accusativedie Gewänder
Dativeden Gewändern
Genitiveder Gewänder

Usage

  • ein festliches Gewand — a ceremonial or splendid garment; elevated wording
  • Gewand / Kleidung — a garment or robe / clothing generally; Gewand often sounds literary or regional
Extra sentence

Die Schauspielerin trug ein langes Gewand aus dunklem Stoff.

The actress wore a long robe made of dark fabric.