Usage Note
Cordhose are trousers made of corduroy fabric (Kord or Cord); a casual, warm option popular in German autumn/winter wardrobes, often in earthy tones. The fabric is characterised by its distinctive ribbed texture (Rippen).
Examples
"Er trägt eine dunkelgrüne Cordhose und ein karriertes Hemd."
Natural Translation
He wears dark green corduroy trousers and a checked shirt.
Literal Translation
He wears a dark-green corduroy-trouser and a checked shirt.

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