NOUN

dieKapuze/kaˈpʊt͡sə/hood (of a jacket/sweater); cowl

Kapuze is a German noun that means hood (of a jacket/sweater) or cowl. It is pronounced /kaˈpʊt͡sə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kapuzen".

Definitions

1.a part of a garment that covers the head and neck, usually attached to coats or sweaters(clothing)

a.hood on a jacket, coat, or sweater

Die Kapuze schützt vor Regen und Wind.—The hood protects against rain and wind.

2.a cowl, the hooded part of a monk’s or nun’s habit(monastic/clerical clothing)

a.cowl of a monk’s robe

Der Mönch zog die Kapuze tief ins Gesicht.—The monk pulled the cowl deep over his face.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kapuzedie Kapuzen
Genitiveder Kapuzeder Kapuzen
Dativeder Kapuzeden Kapuzen
Accusativedie Kapuzedie Kapuzen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kapuze" mean in English?
"Kapuze" means hood (of a jacket/sweater) or cowl. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kapuze"?
"Kapuze" is pronounced /kaˈpʊt͡sə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kapuze" der, die, or das?
"Kapuze" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kapuze"?
The plural of "Kapuze" is "Kapuzen".
What part of speech is "Kapuze"?
"Kapuze" is a noun in German.

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