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der Bikini
bikini
A two-piece swimsuit for women consisting of a top that covers the breasts and a bottom.
example
Für den Urlaub am Meer hat sie sich einen neuen Bikini gekauft.
She bought herself a new bikini for her seaside vacation.
der Bikini
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Meanings
Usage tips
Typical context
The word 'Bikini' (bikini) is used almost exclusively in situations related to water, summer, and leisure, such as at the beach, at the swimming pool, or on vacation.
EXAMPLE
Sie lag im Bikini in der Sonne und las ein Buch.
She lay in the sun in a bikini and read a book.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Bikini' (bikini) describe wearing or buying one. Typical phrases are 'einen Bikini tragen' (to wear a bikini), 'einen Bikini anziehen' (to put on a bikini), or 'sich einen Bikini kaufen' (to buy oneself a bikini).
EXAMPLE
Ich muss mir für den Sommerurlaub noch einen neuen Bikini kaufen.
I still need to buy myself a new bikini for the summer vacation.
Typical adjectives
A bikini is often described with adjectives referring to its color, pattern, or cut. Common examples are 'ein bunter Bikini' (a colorful bikini), 'ein gestreifter Bikini' (a striped bikini), or 'ein knapper Bikini' (a skimpy bikini).
EXAMPLE
Das Model trug am Strand einen auffälligen roten Bikini.
The model wore a striking red bikini on the beach.
Compare with
Bikini vs Badehose
swimming trunks
'Bikini' and 'Badehose' both belong to clothing for swimming. The difference is simple: a 'Bikini' is a two-piece swimsuit for women. A 'Badehose' is a pair of shorts for swimming, usually for men and boys. Learners may confuse the words because both are worn at the beach or in the swimming pool. If you mean a top and a bottom as a set, 'Bikini' fits. If you mean only the shorts for swimming, 'Badehose' fits.
Bikini
Für den Urlaub am Meer hat sie einen neuen Bikini gekauft.
She bought a new bikini for her vacation by the sea.
Badehose
Er packt seine Badehose ein, weil die Klasse heute schwimmen geht.
He packs his swimming trunks because the class is going swimming today.
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