Kostüm
Appearance
See also: kostüm
German
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Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]First borrowed in the early 18th century directly from Italian costume, which see. Later influenced by French costume, itself also from the Italian.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Kostüm n (strong, genitive Kostüms or (rare) Kostümes, plural Kostüme, diminutive Kostümchen n)
- skirt suit (women’s business suit consisting of a skirt and jacket)
- Coordinate term: Hosenanzug
- costume (outfit worn by an actor)
- costume, fancy dress (outfit worn for masquerade)
- Synonym: Verkleidung
- (dated) synonym of Tracht (“traditional costume, characteristic dress”)
Declension
[edit]Declension of Kostüm [neuter, strong]
Derived terms
[edit]Descendants
[edit]- → Estonian: kostüüm
