Comfortable pants, usually made of soft fabric, that were originally intended for sports but are also very often worn as casual and loungewear.
example
Nach einem langen Arbeitstag ziehe ich zu Hause als Erstes meine Jogginghose an.
After a long workday, the first thing I do at home is put on my sweatpants.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a combination of 'Jogging' (jogging), a loanword from English for 'langsames Laufen' (slow running), and the German word 'Hose' (pants/trousers). So it is literally a pair of pants for jogging.
EXAMPLE
Er hat sich für das Lauftraining eine neue Jogginghose gekauft.
He bought himself new sweatpants for running practice.
Register and style
'Jogginghose' (sweatpants) is considered very informal clothing. It is mainly worn for sports, at home, or in very relaxed leisure situations. In the office or on formal occasions, it is inappropriate.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende verbringe ich den ganzen Tag gemütlich in meiner Jogginghose.
On the weekend, I spend the whole day relaxing in my sweatpants.
Typical verbs
Common verbs in connection with 'Jogginghose' (sweatpants) are 'anziehen' (to put on), 'tragen' (to wear), or 'anhaben' (to have on/be wearing). The sentences often describe a relaxed, private situation.
EXAMPLE
Sobald ich nach Hause komme, ziehe ich meine Jogginghose an.
As soon as I get home, I put on my sweatpants.
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synonym · confusable
Jogginghose vs Jogger
jogger / joggers
'die Jogginghose' and 'der Jogger' can both mean comfortable pants made of soft fabric. In this meaning, 'Jogger' is colloquial and is heard especially in fashion or everyday contexts. 'Jogginghose' is clearer and more neutral. 'Jogger' can be confusing because it can also mean a person who jogs. So the sentence decides: 'eine Jogginghose' is always clothing, while 'ein Jogger' can be a pair of pants or a runner.
Jogginghose
Nach der Arbeit ziehe ich zu Hause sofort meine Jogginghose an.
After work, I put on my sweatpants as soon as I get home.
Jogger
Im Laden sucht Herr Schwarz einen schwarzen Jogger für den Urlaub.
In the store, Mr. Schwarz is looking for a black pair of joggers for his vacation.