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German NOUN A2 Rank 14878

die Jogginghose

sweatpants

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die Jogginghose

sweatpants

Comfortable pants, usually made of soft fabric, that were originally intended for sports but are also very often worn as casual and loungewear.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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