Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die lederhosen

Translation (Übersetzung) leather trousers
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈleːdɐˌhoːzn̩]
A1
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Tags (Tags)
culture clothing Germany traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest leather trousers Austria folk
Lederhosen are traditional Bavarian leather shorts or trousers, typically worn by men in Alpine regions of Germany and Austria. They are often associated with Oktoberfest and traditional folk festivals.

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lederhosen is a German Nouns

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lederhosen Examples (Beispiele) in English

lederhosen examples with English translations. See how to use lederhosen in sentences. lederhosen example sentences in English below.

Er trägt traditionelle Lederhosen zum Oktoberfest.
He wears traditional leather trousers to Oktoberfest.
Cultural event
Die Lederhosen sind aus echtem Rindsleder.
The leather trousers are made of real cowhide.
Material description
Mein Großvater hat seine alten Lederhosen noch.
My grandfather still has his old leather trousers.
Family tradition

lederhosen — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for lederhosen — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Die Lederhose
    Die Lederhosen
    Lederhosen is typically used in plural form even when referring to a single pair. The singular 'Lederhose' exists but is less common.
  • Der Lederhosen
    Die Lederhosen
    Lederhosen is feminine plural (die), not masculine. The article must match the gender.
  • Lederhosen sind ein Hemd
    Lederhosen sind eine Hose
    Lederhosen are trousers/pants, not a shirt. They are lower body garments.
  • Ich trage ein Lederhosen
    Ich trage Lederhosen
    Lederhosen doesn't take an indefinite article in this context. It's treated as a plural noun without article when referring to wearing them.
  • Lederhosen für Frauen
    Lederhosen für Männer
    While women can wear Lederhosen, they are traditionally men's attire. Dirndl is the traditional women's equivalent.

lederhosen Word Family - lederhosen Related Words - lederhosen Family Members

lederhosen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

lederhosen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn lederhosen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore lederhosen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Compound word (Zusammengesetztes Wort)
Leder
Meaning: leather
Example: Leder + Hosen = Lederhosen
Noun
Hosen
Meaning: trousers, pants
Example: Leder + Hosen = Lederhosen
Noun
Related term (Verwandter Begriff)
Tracht
Meaning: traditional costume
Example: Lederhosen sind Teil der bayerischen Tracht.
Noun
Dirndl
Meaning: traditional Bavarian dress
Example: Männer tragen Lederhosen, Frauen tragen Dirndl.
Noun
Derived form (Abgeleitete Form)
Lederhosenanzug
Meaning: leather trousers suit
Example: Ein kompletter Lederhosenanzug inklusive Hemd und Weste.
Noun

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lederhosen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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lederhosen Collocations (Kollokationen)

lederhosen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn lederhosen word combinations and how to use lederhosen with other words naturally.

traditionelle Lederhosen
traditional leather trousers
High frequency
Lederhosen tragen
to wear leather trousers
High frequency
Lederhosen anziehen
to put on leather trousers
Medium frequency
Lederhosen aus echtem Leder
leather trousers made of real leather
Medium frequency
Lederhosen mit Hosenträgern
leather trousers with suspenders
Medium frequency
Lederhosen für Männer
leather trousers for men
High frequency
Lederhosen bei Oktoberfest
leather trousers at Oktoberfest
High frequency
Lederhosen kaufen
to buy leather trousers
Medium frequency
Lederhosen reinigen
to clean leather trousers
Low frequency
Lederhosen aus Bayern
leather trousers from Bavaria
Medium frequency

lederhosen Idioms (Redewendungen)

lederhosen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing lederhosen with meanings and explanations. Master lederhosen expressions used in everyday German.

In Lederhosen stecken
To be stuck in leather trousers
An informal expression meaning to be deeply rooted in traditional Bavarian culture or to be very conservative in one's ways.
Lederhosen und Dirndl
Leather trousers and dirndl
Refers to the traditional Bavarian couple's attire, often used to symbolize Bavarian culture or Oktoberfest celebrations.
Wie Lederhosen zum Dirndl
Like leather trousers to a dirndl
Used to describe something that goes perfectly together, similar to 'like peas and carrots' in English.
Alte Lederhosen
Old leather trousers
Can refer to something very traditional or outdated, depending on context.
Lederhosen-Look
Leather trousers look
Refers to a fashion style inspired by traditional Bavarian attire, not necessarily authentic Lederhosen.
In Lederhosen geboren
Born in leather trousers
Said about someone who is a true Bavarian, deeply connected to the region's traditions from birth.
Lederhosen-Wetter
Leather trousers weather
Refers to cool, dry weather that is ideal for wearing leather trousers.
Lederhosen-Pflege
Leather trousers care
Refers to the maintenance and care required for leather trousers to keep them in good condition.
Lederhosen-Tradition
Leather trousers tradition
Refers to the cultural tradition of wearing Lederhosen in Bavaria and Austria.
Lederhosen-Fest
Leather trousers festival
Any festival or event where traditional Bavarian attire including Lederhosen is worn.

lederhosen Synonyms (Synonyme)

lederhosen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for lederhosen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn lederhosen similar words and their usage.

Lederhose
Meaning: leather trouser
High similarity
Lederhosenanzug
Meaning: leather trousers suit
Medium similarity
Trachtenhose
Meaning: traditional costume trousers
Medium similarity
Bayerische Hose
Meaning: Bavarian trousers
Medium similarity
Kurze Lederhose
Meaning: short leather trousers
High similarity
Lange Lederhose
Meaning: long leather trousers
High similarity
Alpenhose
Meaning: Alpine trousers
Low similarity
Jankerhose
Meaning: jacket trousers
Low similarity
Gamslederhose
Meaning: chamois leather trousers
Medium similarity
Wildlederhose
Meaning: suede leather trousers
Medium similarity

lederhosen Antonyms (Antonyme)

lederhosen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to lederhosen. Discover lederhosen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Jeans
Meaning: jeans
Anzugshose
Meaning: suit trousers
Stoffhose
Meaning: fabric trousers
Moderne Hose
Meaning: modern trousers
Freizeithose
Meaning: leisure trousers
Sport hose
Meaning: sports trousers
Arbeitshose
Meaning: work trousers
Kunstlederhose
Meaning: fake leather trousers
Dirndl
Meaning: traditional Bavarian dress
Rock
Meaning: skirt

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lederhosen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

lederhosen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to lederhosen. Explore lederhosen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn lederhosen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Oktoberfest Bayern Tradition Leder Hose Volksfest Alpen Brauchtum Tracht Bier

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