das Jackett
suit jacket
A hip-length jacket that is usually part of a men's suit and is worn over a shirt.
EXAMPLE
Für das Bewerbungsgespräch zog er ein dunkles Jackett an.
He put on a dark suit jacket for the job interview.
das Jackett
jacket
das Jackett, die Jacketts
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Jackett, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Jacketts |
| genitive | des Jacketts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Jackett | die Jacketts die Jackette |
| accusative | das Jackett | die Jacketts die Jackette |
| dative | dem Jackett | den Jacketts den Jackette |
| genitive | des Jacketts | der Jacketts der Jackette |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
The verbs 'anziehen' (to put on), 'tragen' (to wear), 'ausziehen' (to take off), and 'zuknöpfen' (to button up) are especially often used with 'Jackett' (suit jacket). Combinations such as 'ein dunkles Jackett' (a dark suit jacket) or 'ein gut sitzendes Jackett' (a well-fitting suit jacket) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Feier zog er sein neues Jackett an.
Before the party, he put on his new suit jacket.
Clothing verbs
'Jackett' (suit jacket) normally appears in the accusative after these clothing verbs. For a specific action, you therefore use phrases such as 'ein Jackett anziehen' (to put on a suit jacket) or 'das Jackett ausziehen' (to take off the suit jacket).
EXAMPLE
Im Büro zog sie das Jackett aus, weil es sehr warm war.
She took off her suit jacket at the office because it was very warm.
Formal context
The word is especially common in situations involving smart or business clothing, such as job interviews, conferences, or formal invitations.
EXAMPLE
Für die Konferenz wählte er ein schlichtes graues Jackett.
He chose a simple gray suit jacket for the conference.
In real life
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