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Outdoorjacke

outdoor jacket, technical jacket

noun OWT-door-yah-keh Rare

Origin: from English outdoor

Usage Note

Outdoorjacke is a waterproof, windproof jacket designed for hiking, climbing, or general outdoor use. Brands like Jack Wolfskin, Schöffel, and Mammut are popular in Germany. Key features are breathability (Atmungsaktivität) and packability.

Examples

"Sie kaufte sich eine neue Outdoorjacke für den Urlaub in den Alpen."

Natural Translation

She bought herself a new outdoor jacket for her holiday in the Alps.

Literal Translation

She bought herself a new outdoor-jacket for the holiday in the Alps.

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