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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Kostüm | die Kostüme |
| Genitive | des Kostüms | der Kostüme |
| Dative | dem Kostüm | den Kostümen |
| Accusative | das Kostüm | die 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.
