Meaning 1neutral · 88%
Things that people wear, such as shirts, trousers, and coats.
Natural examples
Warme Kleidung ist im Winter wichtig.
Warm clothing is important in winter.
Ich brauche neue Kleidung.
I need new clothes.
Die Kleidung liegt im Schrank.
The clothes are in the cupboard.
Usage note
Kleidung is feminine: die Kleidung. It is usually used without a plural.
Useful combinations
warme Kleidung — warm clothingneue Kleidung kaufen — buy new clothesKleidung tragen — wear clothing
Common mistake
die Kleidung
die Kleidung
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Mini-lesson: die Kleidung: article and plural
Kleidung is feminine: die Kleidung. It is usually used without a plural.
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