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blazer
A sporty yet elegant jacket that resembles a suit jacket, but is usually cut more casually and often made from lighter fabrics.
Zum Vorstellungsgespräch trug er einen dunkelblauen Blazer zu einer hellen Hose.
For the job interview, he wore a dark blue blazer with light-colored trousers.
'Blazer' is a loanword from English that is also used in German for a specific type of jacket. It is an internationally understood term in the fashion world.
Dieser Blazer ist aus einem sehr leichten Sommerstoff gefertigt.
This blazer is made from a very light summer fabric.
You can 'einen Blazer tragen' (wear a blazer), 'einen Blazer anziehen' (put on a blazer), or 'einen Blazer mit' another item of clothing 'kombinieren' (combine a blazer with something). Common adjectives are 'sportlich' (sporty), 'elegant' (elegant), or 'klassisch' (classic).
Sie kombiniert den Blazer gerne mit einer Jeans für einen lässigen Look.
She likes to combine the blazer with jeans for a casual look.
A blazer is typically worn in 'business casual' or 'smart casual' contexts. It is less formal than the full suit jacket of a suit and is often worn as a separate item of clothing.
Für das Meeting im Büro ist ein Blazer eine gute Wahl.
For the meeting at the office, a blazer is a good choice.
jacket
'die Jacke' and 'der Blazer' can both be an item of clothing for the upper body. 'Jacke' is a very general word and is especially suitable when talking about clothing for outdoors or protection from the weather. 'Blazer' means a sporty yet elegant jacket, often made from lighter fabric and suitable for a polished outfit. You can wear a blazer at the office, to an appointment, or to a celebration. The words can be confused because a blazer is also a type of jacket. If the function is important, say 'Jacke'; if the elegant style is important, say 'Blazer'.
Für den Termin im Rathaus zieht Lena einen blauen Blazer an.
For the appointment at city hall, Lena puts on a blue blazer.
Nach der Arbeit nimmt sie ihre Jacke vom Stuhl und geht nach Hause.
After work, she takes her jacket from the chair and goes home.