Usage Note
Rollkragen is the high, folded-over collar of a turtleneck jumper or top. It can refer to the collar itself or, colloquially, the whole garment: einen Rollkragen tragen (to wear a turtleneck). Common in German winter fashion for both men and women.
Examples
"Der schwarze Rollkragen unter dem Blazer war seine Lieblingskombi im Herbst."
Natural Translation
The black turtleneck under the blazer was his favourite combination in autumn.
Literal Translation
The black roll-collar under the blazer was his favourite-combination in autumn.
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