legging / leggings
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leggings
Very tight-fitting, elastic trousers without pockets or a zipper, usually worn by women. The word is more often used in the plural ('Leggings').
Sie kombinierte eine schwarze Legging mit einem langen Pullover.
She paired black leggings with a long sweater.
Although the singular 'die Legging' (legging) exists, the word is almost always used in the plural 'die Leggings' (leggings), even when referring to just one item of clothing. This is typical for types of trousers.
Ich suche eine neue Leggings für den Sport.
I'm looking for new leggings for sports.
'Legging' (legging) is a direct loanword from English. This explains the spelling and the frequent use of the plural 'Leggings' (leggings).
Im Deutschen gibt es viele Modewörter aus dem Englischen, wie zum Beispiel „Leggings“.
In German there are many fashion words from English, such as 'Leggings' (leggings).
Leggings are often combined with longer tops. Typical phrases are 'eine Leggings tragen' (to wear leggings), 'eine Leggings anziehen' (to put on leggings), or 'eine Leggings mit einem Kleid/Rock/Pullover kombinieren' (to pair leggings with a dress/skirt/sweater).
Zum Yoga zieht sie immer eine bequeme Leggings an.
For yoga, she always puts on comfortable leggings.
tights
'die Strumpfhose' and 'die Legging' are both tight-fitting items of clothing for the legs. Tights, however, also cover the feet and lower abdomen and are often worn under a dress or skirt. Leggings are more like tight pants without feet; you wear them for sports, at home, or as part of an outfit. The words can be confused because both are elastic and tight. Pay special attention to the feet: if the feet are covered, it is usually 'Strumpfhose'; without feet, it is more likely 'Legging'.
Für das Training zieht Sofia eine bequeme Legging an.
Sofia puts on comfortable leggings for training.
Zum schwarzen Kleid trägt Emma heute eine dünne Strumpfhose.
Emma is wearing thin tights with the black dress today.