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evening gown
A long, elegant dress worn by women for formal evening occasions, such as balls, galas, or visits to the opera.
Sie trug ein atemberaubendes rotes Abendkleid auf der Preisverleihung.
She wore a stunning red evening gown at the awards ceremony.
The word is made up of 'Abend' (evening) and 'Kleid' (dress). So it is literally a dress for the evening. The article 'das' is taken from the head word 'das Kleid' (dress).
Für die Oper hat sie sich ein neues Abendkleid gekauft.
She bought a new evening gown for the opera.
Common verbs used with 'Abendkleid' (evening gown) are 'tragen' (to wear), 'anprobieren' (to try on), or 'kaufen' (to buy). Typical adjectives that describe it are 'elegant' (elegant), 'lang' (long), 'schick' (stylish), or 'bodenlang' (floor-length).
Sie trug ein elegantes, schwarzes Abendkleid.
She wore an elegant black evening gown.
An evening gown is worn only for very formal or festive occasions. Typical places and events are a ball, a gala, a visit to the opera, or an exclusive wedding.
Für den Besuch der Wiener Oper ist ein Abendkleid angemessen.
An evening gown is appropriate for a visit to the Vienna Opera.
robe / gown
'Robe' and 'Abendkleid' can both refer to a long, elegant item of clothing. 'Abendkleid' is the normal word for a formal dress that women wear to a formal evening occasion. 'Robe' can also mean this kind of particularly elegant dress, but it sounds more elevated. In addition, 'Robe' has another important meaning: the official robe worn by judges, lawyers, or professors. That is why the words can be confused when talking about formal clothing. At a gala, 'Abendkleid' usually sounds more natural; in court, only 'Robe' is correct.
Für den Ball kauft Sofia ein dunkelblaues Abendkleid.
For the ball, Sofia buys a dark blue evening gown.
Vor der Verhandlung zieht die Richterin ihre schwarze Robe an.
Before the hearing, the judge puts on her black robe.