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

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Westedie Westen
Genitiveder Westeder Westen
Dativeder Westeden Westen
Accusativedie Westedie 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.

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