Anzug

noun
suit, jacket
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Anzug means 'suit' or 'jacket'. It's a masculine noun (der Anzug) with plural 'Anzüge' (Umlaut + -e). Declines regularly: genitive 'des Anzugs', plural nominative 'die Anzüge'. Usually denotes a matching suit (trousers + jacket); 'Jackett' often refers only to the jacket.

Examples

Er trägt einen schwarzen Anzug zur Arbeit.
He wears a black suit to work.
Er hat zur Hochzeit einen dunklen Anzug getragen.
He wore a dark suit to the wedding.
Der Anzug sitzt perfekt und sieht elegant aus.
The jacket fits perfectly and looks elegant.

Details

PluralAnzüge

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativeder Anzugdie Anzüge
genitivedes Anzugsder Anzüge
dativedem Anzugden Anzügen
accusativeden Anzugdie Anzüge

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine a man in a suit — the 'Anzug' covers him from ankle to neck.
⚧️der Anzug — picture a male mannequin wearing the suit (der).

Notes

Plural often 'Anzüge'. Common in formal clothing contexts.

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