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Wintermantel

winter coat

noun VIN-ter-mahn-tel Rare

Usage Note

Wintermantel is a heavy, warm overcoat worn in cold weather. Buying a good Wintermantel is a practical autumn ritual in Germany. It is longer and heavier than a Jacke and often made of wool or a wool-blend.

Examples

"Im Oktober holte sie ihren dicken Wintermantel aus dem Schrank."

Natural Translation

In October she got her thick winter coat out of the wardrobe.

Literal Translation

In October she fetched her thick winter-coat out of the wardrobe.

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