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leather jacket
A jacket made from leather, often associated with a particular lifestyle, such as that of motorcyclists or rock musicians.
Er trug eine abgewetzte schwarze Lederjacke und fuhr ein altes Motorrad.
He was wearing a worn black leather jacket and rode an old motorcycle.
The word is a simple compound made from 'das Leder' (leather) and 'die Jacke' (jacket). So it literally refers to a jacket made of leather.
Seine neue Lederjacke riecht noch ganz frisch.
His new leather jacket still smells completely fresh.
The word element 'Leder-' (leather) is used to describe many other objects made from this material. Examples include 'Lederschuhe' (leather shoes), 'Lederhose' (leather trousers / leather pants), or 'Ledergürtel' (leather belt).
Zu seiner Lederjacke trägt er passende Lederschuhe.
He wears matching leather shoes with his leather jacket.
The leather jacket, especially in black, is often associated with certain subcultures. These include, for example, motorcyclists, punks, or rock musicians.
Mit ihrer Lederjacke und den Nieten-Armbändern sah sie aus wie ein Rockstar.
With her leather jacket and studded bracelets, she looked like a rock star.