die Umkleide
changing room
A room or cubicle where you can change clothes, for example in a swimming pool, gym, or clothing store.
EXAMPLE
Ich treffe dich nach dem Sport in der Umkleide.
I'll meet you in the changing room after sports.
die Umkleide
changing room
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Meanings
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Word family
The noun 'die Umkleide' is derived directly from the verb 'sich umkleiden' (to change clothes). So the Umkleide is the place where you change clothes.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sport ziehe ich mich immer in der Umkleide um.
After sports, I always change in the changing room.
Correct preposition
The preposition 'in' is used with either the dative or accusative depending on the situation. 'In der Umkleide' (in the changing room, dative) describes a location, while 'in die Umkleide' (into the changing room, accusative) describes movement toward it.
EXAMPLE
Deine Tasche steht noch in der Umkleide.
Your bag is still in the changing room.
Typical places
A 'Umkleide' is typically found in sports facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, or sports hall, as well as in clothing stores.
EXAMPLE
Die Umkleiden in diesem Schwimmbad sind nach Geschlechtern getrennt.
The changing rooms in this swimming pool are separated by gender.
Compare with
Umkleide vs Kabine
cabin / booth
Kabine and Umkleide can both refer to a place where people change clothes. Kabine often means a single enclosed space or a sports team’s changing room. Umkleide is the neutral term for a changing room and can also refer to a single booth.
Umkleide
Im Schwimmbad zieht sich die Gruppe gemeinsam in der Umkleide um.
At the swimming pool, the group changes together in the changing room.
Kabine
Im Schwimmbad zieht Lea sich allein in einer freien Kabine um.
At the swimming pool, Lea changes alone in an available booth.
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