German Vocabulary · Intermediate
German Clothing and Fashion Industry Vocabulary
Garment production, textiles, fashion design, clothing styles, and industry terminology This themed list gathers 90 German clothing and fashion industry words (intermediate level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.
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- färbento dye; to color; to tintVerb
- webento weaveVerb
- Knopfbutton; knobNoun
- Reißverschlusszipper; zip fastenerNoun
- Textiltextile; fabricNoun
- Gewebefabric; tissue; webbingNoun
- Faserfiber; strand; filamentNoun
- SeidesilkNoun
- Leinenlinen; leashNoun
- Synthetiksynthetic fibre; synthetic materialNoun
- Viskoseviscose; rayonNoun
- PolyesterpolyesterNoun
- Nähmaschinesewing machineNoun
- Schnittmusterpattern; sewing patternNoun
- Maßbandtape measure; measuring tapeNoun
- Schneidertailor; dressmakerNoun
- Schneiderinfemale tailor; dressmaker; seamstressNoun
- Produktionproduction; manufacturing; outputNoun
- herstellento produce; to manufacture; to establishVerb
- Designerdesigner; creator; stylistNoun
- Designerinfemale designer; (female) stylistNoun
- Kollektioncollection; fashion collection; seriesNoun
- Laufstegcatwalk; runway; footbridgeNoun
- Modelmodel (fashion); model (example); mannequinNoun
- Mannequin(old-fashioned) fashion modelNoun
- Modenschaufashion showNoun
- Trendtrend; tendency; fashionNoun
- Saisonseason (of the year, event, or activity); busy periodNoun
- Musterpattern; sample; modelNoun
- gestreiftstriped; streakedAdjective
- gepunktetspotted; polka-dotted; dottedAdjective
- kariertchecked; checkered; plaidAdjective
- geblümtflowery; floral-patterned; floweredAdjective
- einfarbigmonochrome; plain-colored; single-coloredAdjective
- Qualitätquality; standard; gradeNoun
- Logologo; emblem; brand symbolNoun
- Etikettlabel; tag; stickerNoun
- Pflegehinweiscare instruction; care label; care adviceNoun
- bügelnto iron (clothes); to press (clothes)Verb
- reinigento clean; to cleanse; to purifyVerb
- chemische Reinigungdry cleaner's; dry cleaning; chemical cleaningNoun
- Bioorganic food; biology (colloquial for school subject)Noun
- recycelt—
- Handarbeithandicraft; needlework; handworkNoun
- Massenproduktionmass productionNoun
- Großhandelwholesale; wholesale tradeNoun
- Einzelhandelretail; retail tradeNoun
- Katalogcatalog; catalogueNoun
- Showroomshowroom; display roomNoun
- Accessoireaccessory; fashion accessoryNoun
- Tuchcloth; fabric; scarfNoun
- Krawattetie; necktieNoun
- Kragencollar; neckbandNoun
- ÄrmelsleeveNoun
- Saumhem; edge; borderNoun
- Nahtseam; sutureNoun
- Knopfleistebutton placket; button strip; button bandNoun
- Kapuzehood (of a jacket/sweater); cowlNoun
- Bündchencuff; waistband (knitted); ribbingNoun
- Absatzparagraph; heel (of a shoe); salesNoun
- Sohlesole; bottomNoun
- Schnürsenkelshoelace; shoestring; laceNoun
- Obermaterialouter material; upper material (esp. of shoes or textiles)Noun
- Textilindustrietextile industryNoun
- Bekleidungsindustrieclothing industry; garment industryNoun
- Modejournalismusfashion journalismNoun
- Modefotografiefashion photographyNoun
- Schaufensterpuppemannequin; shop dummy; display dummyNoun
- Maßschneiderbespoke tailor; custom tailorNoun
- Maßanfertigungcustom-made product; made-to-measure item; tailored productNoun
- Konfektionready-to-wear clothing; confection (industrial clothing production)Noun
- Prêt-à-porterready-to-wear (fashion)Other
- Haute Couturehaute couture; high fashionNoun
- vintage—
- secondhandsecond-hand; used; pre-ownedAdjective
- Outfitoutfit; ensemble; lookNoun
- Looklook; style; appearanceNoun
- Kostümcostume; suit; outfitNoun
- UniformuniformNoun
- Stoffmusterfabric sample; swatchNoun
- elegantelegant; stylish; gracefulAdjective
- Herstellermanufacturer; producer; makerNoun
- Schnittcut; section; editingNoun
- gemustert—
- Näherinseamstress; female sewerNoun
- hochwertigof high quality; high-grade; premiumAdjective
- Passformfit; shape; cut (of clothing)Noun
- maßgeschneiderttailor-made; custom-made; customizedAdjective
- kombinierento combine; to match; to associateVerb
- lässigcasual; relaxed; nonchalantAdjective
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