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robe / garment
A usually long, often ceremonial or historical item of clothing. Today, the term is used mainly in elevated or literary language.
Die Darsteller auf der Bühne trugen prächtige mittelalterliche Gewänder.
The performers on stage wore magnificent medieval robes.
The word 'Gewand' (robe/garment) is used mainly in an elevated, literary, or historical context. In everyday life, you do not speak of a 'Gewand' when you mean normal clothing like pants or a shirt.
Die Königin trug ein prunkvolles Gewand aus Seide.
The queen wore a splendid silk robe.
The figurative meaning is almost always used in the fixed phrase 'im Gewand von etwas' (in the guise of something) or 'im Gewand + genitive.' It expresses that something is disguised as something else or appears as something else.
Seine Drohung kam im Gewand eines freundlichen Hinweises.
His threat came in the guise of a friendly hint.
When it is about clothing, 'Gewand' (robe/garment) is often combined with adjectives that describe solemnity or a particular era. Typical examples are 'ein prächtiges Gewand' (a magnificent robe), 'ein historisches Gewand' (a historical garment), or 'ein liturgisches Gewand' (a liturgical vestment).
Der Priester legte sein liturgisches Gewand an.
The priest put on his liturgical vestment.
clothing
'Kleidung' and 'Gewand' both have to do with what you wear on your body. 'Kleidung' is the normal everyday word for all kinds of clothing. 'Gewand' is used much less often today. It usually means a long, ceremonial, or historical-looking garment and sounds elevated or literary. The words can be confused because both refer to something you wear. In everyday language, you almost always say 'Kleidung'. 'Gewand' is more suitable for theater, history, religion, or ceremonial imagery.
Der Schauspieler trug ein langes Gewand wie ein König aus alter Zeit.
The actor wore a long robe like a king from ancient times.
Ist deine Kleidung für den Termin schon sauber und gebügelt?
Is your clothing for the appointment already clean and ironed?