In German
Hose
Meaning: pants, trousers
Example sentences
Die Hose ist zu lang.
The trousers are too long.
Ich brauche eine neue Hose für die Arbeit.
I need new trousers for work.
Die Hosen liegen im Schrank.
The trousers are in the wardrobe.
Grammar note
“Die Hose” is feminine. For one pair, use the singular “die Hose”. For several pairs, use the plural “die Hosen”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Hose” (trousers) with “Hase” (hare). The vowels and the sound are close, and the meaning is very different.
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What is the plural of “Hose”?
“Hosen”, for several pairs.
What does “Hase” mean?
Hare.