tailor-made
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tailor-made
Made according to the exact measurements of a particular person, especially when referring to clothing.
Für die Hochzeit ließ sie sich ein maßgeschneidertes Kleid anfertigen.
She had a tailor-made dress made for the wedding.
tailor-made
Precisely adapted to the needs, wishes, or requirements of a particular person or situation.
Die Firma bietet maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für kleine Unternehmen an.
The company offers tailor-made solutions for small businesses.
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'Maßgeschneidert' (tailor-made) is made up of 'Maß' (measure) and 'geschneidert' (tailored). The word originally described something that was sewn according to exact measurements; this also explains its figurative meaning.
Der Kunde bestellte einen maßgeschneiderten Anzug beim Schneider.
The customer ordered a tailor-made suit from the tailor.
In its literal meaning, 'maßgeschneidert' (tailor-made) is especially common when referring to clothing. Typical collocations are 'einen maßgeschneiderten Anzug anfertigen lassen' (to have a tailor-made suit made) or 'maßgeschneiderte Kleidung tragen' (to wear tailor-made clothing).
Bei der Gala trug er einen maßgeschneiderten Anzug.
He wore a tailor-made suit at the gala.
In its figurative meaning, 'maßgeschneidert' (tailor-made) is often used with 'Lösung' (solution), 'Konzept' (concept), 'Beratung' (consulting), 'Angebot' (offer), or 'Software' (software). 'Für' (for) can be used to specify the target group or the particular purpose.
Das Beratungsunternehmen entwickelt ein maßgeschneidertes Konzept für mittelständische Betriebe.
The consulting firm develops a tailor-made concept for medium-sized businesses.
