das Kleidungsstück
garment
A single item of clothing, such as a pair of pants, a shirt, a skirt, or a jacket.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Kleidungsstück passt nicht mehr, ich sollte es spenden.
This garment no longer fits; I should donate it.
das Kleidungsstück
garment
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Compound word
The word is composed of 'Kleidung' (clothing), the linking -s, and 'Stück' (piece). So it literally means 'a piece of clothing' and is used to refer to one individual item from the whole category of clothing.
EXAMPLE
Für die Reise packe ich nur meine liebsten Kleidungsstücke ein.
For the trip, I am packing only my favorite garments.
Register and style
'Kleidungsstück' (garment/item of clothing) is a rather formal and general term. In everyday language, people often name the specific item directly, for example 'die Hose' (the pants), 'das T-Shirt' (the T-shirt), or 'die Jacke' (the jacket).
EXAMPLE
Bitte geben Sie alle getragenen Kleidungsstücke in den Wäschekorb.
Please put all worn garments in the laundry basket.
Typical use
The word is often used when talking about clothing in general or counting items without naming a specific piece. It emphasizes that it is a single item.
EXAMPLE
Jedes Kleidungsstück in dieser Kollektion ist handgefertigt.
Every garment in this collection is handmade.
Compare with
Kleidungsstück vs Klamotte
clothes / farce
Both words can refer to a single item of clothing. However, Klamotte is colloquial and often sounds casual or slightly derogatory, while Kleidungsstück is neutral and factual. Kleidungsstück is appropriate in a normal description, whereas Klamotte may be more suitable for a casual evaluation.
Kleidungsstück
Dieses Kleidungsstück ist aus warmer Wolle und eignet sich gut für den Winter.
This garment is made of warm wool and is well suited for winter.
Klamotte
Diese alte Klamotte ziehe ich nur noch zum Streichen der Wohnung an.
I only wear this old piece of clothing when I paint the apartment.
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