das Trikot
jersey
A sporty top, usually a shirt, worn by athletes to show that they belong to a team.
EXAMPLE
Die Fans trugen das Trikot ihrer Lieblingsmannschaft im Stadion.
The fans wore the jersey of their favorite team in the stadium.
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jersey
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Meanings
das Trikot
jersey fabric
An elastic, knitted fabric that is often used for clothing such as underwear or sportswear.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Unterhemd ist aus weichem Trikot gefertigt und sehr angenehm auf der Haut.
This undershirt is made of soft jersey fabric and feels very comfortable on the skin.
Usage tips
Two meanings
The context determines the meaning. If people are talking about sports, fans, or teams, it means the sports shirt. If they are talking about fabrics, sewing, or the material composition of clothing, it means the elastic fabric.
EXAMPLE
Der Spieler warf sein Trikot nach dem Spiel in die Menge.
The player threw his jersey into the crowd after the game.
Use in sports
In a sports context, typical combinations are 'ein Trikot tragen' (to wear a jersey), 'ein Trikot kaufen' (to buy a jersey), or 'das Trikot einer Mannschaft' (a team's jersey). The player's number on the back is also often mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Mein Sohn wünscht sich zum Geburtstag das neue Trikot seines Lieblingsvereins.
My son wants the new jersey of his favorite club for his birthday.
Use as a material
When 'Trikot' means the fabric, it is often used with the preposition 'aus' to describe the material of a piece of clothing. It then appears without an article.
EXAMPLE
Diese Hose ist aus Trikot und daher besonders bequem.
These pants are made of jersey fabric and are therefore especially comfortable.
Compare with
Trikot vs Jersey
jersey
Trikot and Jersey can both refer to a team’s sports shirt. Trikot is the neutral German term, while Jersey is more strongly influenced by English and varies in how common it is depending on the sport. Trikot is suitable as a general term, while Jersey can work in sport-specific usage.
Trikot
Der Fußballspieler trägt heute das neue Trikot seiner Mannschaft.
The soccer player is wearing his team’s new jersey today.
Jersey
Der Basketballspieler trägt heute den neuen Jersey seiner Mannschaft.
The basketball player is wearing his team’s new jersey today.
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