protective suit
der Schutzanzug, die Schutzanzüge
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protective suit
A suit that protects the body from dangers such as dirt, chemicals, heat, or injuries.
Wegen der giftigen Stoffe mussten alle einen Schutzanzug tragen.
Because of the toxic substances, everyone had to wear a protective suit.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schutzanzüge |
| genitive | des Schutzanzuges |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schutzanzug | die Schutzanzüge |
| accusative | den Schutzanzug | die Schutzanzüge |
| dative | dem Schutzanzug | den Schutzanzügen |
| genitive | des Schutzanzuges des Schutzanzugs | der Schutzanzüge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Schutzanzug“ (protective suit) consists of „Schutz“ (protection) and „Anzug“ (suit). The first part indicates the purpose, while the second names the type of clothing.
Für die Reinigung des Tanks brauchen die Arbeiter einen Schutzanzug.
The workers need a protective suit to clean the tank.
Typical phrases include „einen Schutzanzug anziehen“ (to put on a protective suit), „einen Schutzanzug tragen“ (to wear a protective suit), and „einen Schutzanzug ausziehen“ (to take off a protective suit). You can use these to describe preparing for, doing, and finishing a job.
Nach der Arbeit zieht sie den Schutzanzug vorsichtig aus.
After work, she carefully takes off her protective suit.
„in einem Schutzanzug“ (in a protective suit) describes what clothing someone is wearing while doing an activity. In this pattern, „in“ is followed by the dative, even if the person is moving while doing the activity.
Die Feuerwehrfrau ging in einem Schutzanzug durch die Halle.
The firefighter walked through the hall in a protective suit.
