turtleneck
der Rollkragen, die Rollkragen
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turtleneck
A high, usually close-fitting collar that covers the neck and is often folded over. It is especially common on sweaters and dresses.
Der Rollkragen hält meinen Hals im Winter warm.
The turtleneck keeps my neck warm in winter.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rollkragen |
| genitive | des Rollkragens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rollkragen | die Rollkragen die Rollkrägen |
| accusative | den Rollkragen | die Rollkragen die Rollkrägen |
| dative | dem Rollkragen | den Rollkragen den Rollkrägen |
| genitive | des Rollkragens | der Rollkragen der Rollkrägen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rollkragen' (turtleneck) is made up of 'roll' (roll) and 'Kragen' (collar). 'Roll' indicates that the collar is usually worn folded over or rolled.
Ein dicker Rollkragen schützt den Hals vor dem kalten Wind.
A thick turtleneck protects the neck from the cold wind.
Common combinations include 'einen Rollkragen tragen' (to wear a turtleneck), 'ein Pullover mit Rollkragen' (a sweater with a turtleneck), and 'ein Kleid mit Rollkragen' (a dress with a turtleneck). 'Rollkragen' therefore most often describes a garment or one of its features.
Im Herbst trägt sie gern einen Pullover mit Rollkragen.
In autumn, she likes wearing a turtleneck sweater.
When describing a garment with this type of collar, 'mit' (with) is often used: 'mit Rollkragen' (with a turtleneck). When talking about wearing it, 'Rollkragen' often appears as the accusative object after 'tragen' (to wear).
Er trägt heute einen schwarzen Rollkragen unter seiner Jacke.
Today he is wearing a black turtleneck under his jacket.
