Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To put clothing on oneself, often with reference to style or occasion.
Natural examples
Für die Feier kleidete sie sich elegant.
She dressed elegantly for the celebration.
Im Winter kleidet er sich warm und praktisch.
In winter, he dresses warmly and practically.
Sie kleidet sich gern in kräftigen Farben.
She likes to dress in bold colors.
Usage note
In this sense, kleiden is reflexive: sich festlich kleiden. Its participle is gekleidet; it can also mean dress someone.
Mini-lesson: kleiden
To put clothing on oneself, often with reference to style or occasion. In this sense, kleiden is reflexive: sich festlich kleiden. Its participle is gekleidet; it can also mean dress someone.
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