NOUN
Weste/ˈvɛstə/vest; waistcoat
Weste is a German noun that means vest or waistcoat. It is pronounced /ˈvɛstə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Westen".
Definitions
1.sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket(clothing)
a.part of traditional men's or women's fashion, especially as part of a suit
Zur Hochzeit trägt er einen Anzug mit Weste.—He is wearing a suit with a vest for the wedding.
b.practical sleeveless garment, often for warmth or protection
Im Herbst trage ich gerne eine warme Weste über dem Pullover.—In autumn I like to wear a warm vest over my sweater.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Weste | die Westen |
| Genitive | der Weste | der Westen |
| Dative | der Weste | den Westen |
| Accusative | die Weste | die Westen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Weste" mean in English?
- "Weste" means vest or waistcoat. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Weste"?
- "Weste" is pronounced /ˈvɛstə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Weste" der, die, or das?
- "Weste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Weste"?
- The plural of "Weste" is "Westen".
- What part of speech is "Weste"?
- "Weste" is a noun in German.
