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cape
A sleeveless, cloak-like coat that is placed over the shoulders and fastened at the front. It is often worn as a fashion accessory or as part of a uniform.
Zum Abendkleid trug sie ein elegantes Cape aus Samt.
She wore an elegant velvet cape with her evening dress.
The word 'Cape' has two main meanings. The context makes clear what is meant: in fashion and clothing, it is a cape or cloak. In geography, it is a headland that projects into the sea.
Sie trug ein warmes Cape über ihrem Kleid.
She wore a warm cape over her dress.
When referring to the garment, 'Cape' is often used with verbs such as 'tragen' (to wear) or 'sich umlegen' (to wrap around oneself). Material descriptions such as 'ein Cape aus Wolle' (a cape made of wool) are also common.
Er legte sich bei dem kalten Wind sein Cape um die Schultern.
In the cold wind, he wrapped his cape around his shoulders.
In its geographical meaning, 'Cape' is almost always part of a proper name, such as 'Cape Canaveral' or 'Cape Town' (Kapstadt). Typical verbs in this context are 'umrunden' (to round) or 'passieren' (to pass).
Die Rakete startete von Cape Canaveral.
The rocket launched from Cape Canaveral.
coat
'der Mantel' and 'das Cape' are both items of clothing that can be worn over normal clothes. 'Mantel' is the normal everyday word for a longer item of clothing against cold or rain, usually with sleeves. 'Cape' is more specific: it has no sleeves, rests over the shoulders, and often looks fashionable or like part of a uniform. The words can be confused because a cape looks like a special kind of coat. If you are talking about a normal item of clothing for cold weather, you usually say 'Mantel'. If the shape is sleeveless and cloak-like, 'Cape' fits better.
Maria trägt zum schwarzen Kleid ein elegantes Cape über den Schultern.
Maria wears an elegant cape over her shoulders with the black dress.
Vor dem Spaziergang zieht Lena ihren warmen Mantel an.
Before the walk, Lena puts on her warm coat.