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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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Meanings
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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 Kleidung
clothing
'die Kleidung' and 'das Kleidungsstück' are closely related, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Kleidung' means all the things together that people wear on their bodies, for example for everyday life, work, or winter. 'Ein Kleidungsstück' is just one single item of clothing, for example a jacket or a shirt. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about clothes. If you are speaking generally about what someone wears, 'Kleidung' is correct. If you mean one single item, 'Kleidungsstück' is more precise.
Kleidungsstück
Im Geschäft hat Lisa ein rotes Kleidungsstück anprobiert.
At the store, Lisa tried on a red garment.
Kleidung
Für die Wanderung braucht Tom warme und bequeme Kleidung.
Tom needs warm and comfortable clothing for the hike.
In real life
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