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das Dress
kit / uniform
The special clothing worn by athletes or a team during competitions. A synonym is 'Trikot' (jersey).
example
Die Nationalmannschaft spielt heute im neuen Dress.
The national team is playing in its new kit today.
das Dress
kit / uniform
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'Das Dress' (kit/uniform) is sports clothing, especially that of a team. It is not the same as the English word 'dress', which in German means 'das Kleid' (dress).
EXAMPLE
Der Torwart trug ein leuchtend grünes Dress.
The goalkeeper wore a bright green kit.
Use in sports
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of sports. It describes the official, uniform clothing of athletes or entire teams during competitions.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Turnier wurde das neue Dress der Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt.
Before the tournament, the new kit was presented to the public.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Dress' (kit/uniform) are 'tragen' (to wear), 'auflaufen in' (to take the field in), or 'präsentieren' (to present). It also often refers to the entire outfit or equipment.
EXAMPLE
Die Mannschaft lief im Auswärts-Dress auf.
The team took the field in its away kit.
Compare with
Dress vs Trikot
jersey
'das Trikot' and 'das Dress' can be used very similarly in sports. Both mean the clothing that a player or team wears in a competition. 'Trikot' is the more common and very natural word in everyday language, especially for the top worn by a soccer player or cyclist. 'Dress' sounds a bit more like sports jargon and can also mean the whole competition outfit. In many sports situations, both words can be understood, but 'Trikot' usually sounds more normal and direct.
Dress
Die Mannschaft lief im neuen roten Dress auf den Platz.
The team ran onto the field in its new red kit.
Trikot
Nach dem Spiel tauschte der Stürmer sein Trikot mit einem Gegner.
After the match, the striker swapped his jersey with an opponent.
In real life
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