In German
Kleid
Meaning: dress
Example sentences
Das Kleid ist sehr schön.
The dress is very beautiful.
Sie trägt ein rotes Kleid zur Feier.
She wears a red dress to the party.
Ich kaufe ein Kleid für den Sommer.
I'm buying a dress for the summer.
Grammar note
“Das Kleid” is neuter. The plural is “die Kleider”, with an umlaut on the “e”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Kleid” (dress) with “Kleber” (glue) or “Kreide” (chalk). Only the letters change, but the meaning is different.
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What is the plural of “Kleid”?
“Kleider”, with an umlaut.
What does “Kreide” mean?
Chalk.