disguise / covering
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disguise / costume
Clothing and accessories that you wear in order to look like another person or character, often for Carnival, Halloween, or a costume party.
Seine Verkleidung als Pirat war auf der Faschingsparty die beste.
His pirate costume was the best one at the Carnival party.
covering / paneling
A protective or decorative covering for a surface, for example on a wall, ceiling, or technical device.
Die hölzerne Verkleidung der Heizungsrohre sieht sehr elegant aus.
The wooden covering for the heating pipes looks very elegant.
The word is derived from the verb 'verkleiden'. This verb means both 'to dress up' and 'to cover something'. The ending '-ung' turns it into a noun that keeps both meanings.
Er verkleidet sich jedes Jahr zu Karneval.
He dresses up for Carnival every year.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the context. If it is about celebrations like Carnival, parties, or costumes, it means clothing for dressing up. If it is about construction, crafts, or technology, it means a covering.
Für die Mottoparty brauche ich noch eine gute Verkleidung.
I still need a good costume for the themed party.
When describing what a disguise or costume represents, the preposition 'als' (as) is used. You wear a costume as a witch, as a cowboy, or as a superhero.
Seine Verkleidung als Baum war sehr kreativ.
His costume as a tree was very creative.
In a technical or craft context, 'Verkleidung' (covering/paneling) is often combined with the verbs 'anbringen' (to attach/install) or 'entfernen' (to remove). The material is often named with the preposition 'aus' (made of).
Der Monteur muss zuerst die Verkleidung des Motors entfernen.
The mechanic first has to remove the engine cover.
costume / suit
„Das Kostüm“ and „die Verkleidung“ can refer to the same clothing worn to portray a character. „Kostüm“ focuses more on the outfit worn for a role, while „Verkleidung“ emphasizes more strongly that someone is changing or concealing their appearance. For a pirate character, both are therefore often possible, but they present the situation from different perspectives.
Mit Perücke und Augenklappe lässt Leos Verkleidung ihn wie einen Piraten aussehen.
With a wig and an eyepatch, Leo’s disguise makes him look like a pirate.
Für die Piratenrolle trägt Leo ein Kostüm aus Mantel, Hut und Stiefeln.
For his pirate role, Leo is wearing a costume consisting of a coat, hat, and boots.
