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Kragen

English translation of Kragen

collar

Kragen is the German word for collar, which is the part of a shirt, jacket, or blouse that encircles the neck. It can also refer to a type of dog collar. In German, it is a masculine noun and is used in the same context as in English.


Example sentences using: Kragen

Der Kragen meines Hemdes ist schmutzig.

English translation of Der Kragen meines Hemdes ist schmutzig.

The collar of my shirt is dirty.

In this sentence, the German word 'Kragen' correlates to the term 'collar' in English. It shows how to use 'Kragen' in a sentence when speaking about clothes.

Bitte verstellen Sie den Kragen Ihres Mantels.

English translation of Bitte verstellen Sie den Kragen Ihres Mantels.

Please adjust the collar of your coat.

This sentence is an example of how 'Kragen' can be used in a polite request, where it again translates to 'collar' in English. It exhibits how the word can be applied when making polite suggestions regarding someone's attire.

Ich mag Hemden mit einem spitzen Kragen.

English translation of Ich mag Hemden mit einem spitzen Kragen.

I like shirts with a pointed collar.

This sentence demonstrates a preference in clothing, particularly shirts with a pointed 'Kragen', or collar in English. It indicates how 'Kragen' can be used to depict specific qualities of clothing.

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