A2Vocabulary

Hose

Trousers, pants

In German

Hose

HO-zeh

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Hose
In English means: "A flexible tube for conveying water; stockings, tights"
Actually means
Hose
Trousers, pants
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Memory TipIf someone asks for your 'Hose' in Germany, they want your 'pants', not a water 'hose'! Don't get undressed at the garden center!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich brauche eine neue Hose.

    I need new trousers.

  2. 2

    Diese Hose ist zu weit.

    These pants are too loose.

FAQ

How do you say "Trousers, pants" in German?

"Trousers, pants" in German is "Hose" (HO-zeh). Example: Ich brauche eine neue Hose..

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