NOUN

Kostüm/kɔsˈtyːm/costume; suit; outfit

Kostüm is a German noun that means costume, suit, or outfit. It is pronounced /kɔsˈtyːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Kostüme".

Definitions

1.an outfit worn to represent a particular character, job, or period(clothing/disguise)

a.disguise for events such as carnival or theater

Zum Karneval trug sie ein buntes Kostüm.She wore a colorful costume for Carnival.

2.a woman's matching skirt and jacket(women's fashion)

a.formal attire for women, especially business or official occasions

Sie trägt im Büro meistens ein Kostüm.She usually wears a suit at the office.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Kostümdie Kostüme
Genitivedes Kostümsder Kostüme
Dativedem Kostümden Kostümen
Accusativedas Kostümdie Kostüme

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kostüm" mean in English?
"Kostüm" means costume, suit, or outfit. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kostüm"?
"Kostüm" is pronounced /kɔsˈtyːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kostüm" der, die, or das?
"Kostüm" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Kostüm"?
The plural of "Kostüm" is "Kostüme".
What part of speech is "Kostüm"?
"Kostüm" is a noun in German.

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