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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.
in the guise of
An outward form or appearance that hides the true nature of something; a disguise.
Seine Kritik erschien im Gewand eines gut gemeinten Ratschlags.
His criticism appeared in the guise of well-meant advice.
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.
dress
„Kleid“ and „Gewand“ can both refer to a long, one-piece item of clothing. „Kleid“ is the neutral everyday term, while „Gewand“ usually sounds ceremonial, historical, or literary. Use „Kleid“ for normal clothing and choose „Gewand“ when this special effect is intended.
Für das historische Fest trug sie ein langes Gewand.
She wore a long robe for the historical festival.
Für die Feier kaufte sie ein langes Kleid.
She bought a long dress for the celebration.
