noun
clothing
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Kleidung means 'clothing' or 'clothes'. Feminine noun (die Kleidung), usually uncountable — it has no common plural form. It’s used in the singular (nominative die Kleidung; genitive/dative der Kleidung). For individual items use Kleidungsstück(e). Used to refer to garments collectively rather than single pieces.
Examples
Er kauft neue Kleidung.
He is buying new clothes.
Ich kaufe Kleidung.
I buy clothes.
Die Firma verschickte die Kleidung, nachdem die Zahlung bestätigt wurde.
The company shipped the clothing after the payment was confirmed.
Details
Mnemonics
A wardrobe full of clothes labeled 'Kleidung'
kleidung → 'clothing' (both have 'th' vs 'd') — link by meaning
Notes
Mass noun; typically used without a plural. If needed, 'Kleidungsstücke' can be used for countable items. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.