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Kostüm

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German

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Kostüm (sense 1)

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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First borrowed in the early 18th century directly from Italian costume, which see. Later influenced by French costume, itself also from the Italian.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔsˈtyːm/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

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Kostüm n (strong, genitive Kostüms or (rare) Kostümes, plural Kostüme, diminutive Kostümchen n)

  1. skirt suit (women’s business suit consisting of a skirt and jacket)
    Coordinate term: Hosenanzug
  2. costume (outfit worn by an actor)
  3. costume, fancy dress (outfit worn for masquerade)
    Synonym: Verkleidung
  4. (dated) synonym of Tracht (traditional costume, characteristic dress)

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Estonian: kostüüm

Further reading

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  • Kostüm” in Duden online
  • Kostüm”, in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache[1] (in German)