Kleidungsstück

garment, item of clothing

noun KLY-doongs-shtuek Rare

Usage Note

Kleidungsstück is the standard neutral term for a single article of clothing; used in formal or general contexts (Diebstahl eines Kleidungsstücks = theft of a garment). The plural Kleidungsstücke can refer to an entire outfit or wardrobe.

Examples

"Jedes Kleidungsstück sollte ein Pflegeetikett haben."

Natural Translation

Every garment should have a care label.

Literal Translation

Every clothing-item should a care-label have.

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