underpants
der Schlüpfer, die Schlüpfer
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underpants
A garment for the lower body worn under one's other clothes; it usually refers to a brief style of underwear for women or girls.
Sie kaufte sich einen neuen Schlüpfer aus Baumwolle.
She bought herself a new pair of cotton underpants.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schlüpfer |
| genitive | des Schlüpfers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schlüpfer | die Schlüpfer |
| accusative | den Schlüpfer | die Schlüpfer |
| dative | dem Schlüpfer | den Schlüpfern |
| genitive | des Schlüpfers | der Schlüpfer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schlüpfer' is related to the verb 'schlüpfen' (to slip into): you slip into this garment. The ending '-er' refers here to the garment that you slip into.
Der Schlüpfer aus weicher Baumwolle fühlt sich angenehm an.
The soft cotton underpants feel comfortable.
Common combinations include 'einen Schlüpfer kaufen' (to buy a pair of underpants), 'einen Schlüpfer tragen' (to wear a pair of underpants), and 'ein Schlüpfer aus Baumwolle' (a pair of cotton underpants). The word is often used with information about the material or size.
Den Schlüpfer gibt es in vielen Größen und Farben.
The underpants are available in many sizes and colors.
'Schlüpfer' is colloquial and sounds rather old-fashioned in many situations. The word is mainly used in private conversations about clothing.
Hast du die frischen Schlüpfer schon in den Schrank gelegt?
Have you put the fresh underpants in the closet yet?
