Wollpullover

woollen jumper, wool sweater

noun VOL-poo-lo-fer Rare

Usage Note

Wollpullover is a sweater knitted or woven from wool. In Germany they are associated with casual winter warmth. They require careful washing at low temperature or hand-washing to avoid Einlaufen (shrinkage).

Examples

"Sie trägt im Winter immer einen dicken Wollpullover beim Wandern."

Natural Translation

She always wears a thick woollen jumper when hiking in winter.

Literal Translation

She wears in winter always a thick woollen-jumper while hiking.

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