Adamskostüm

German

Etymology

From Adam (“Adam”) +‎ Kostüm (“costume”). Compare the same in several languages.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Adamskostüm n (strong, genitive Adamskostüms, plural Adamskostüme)

  1. birthday suit (circumlocutory expression for nakedness)
    Synonym: (adverbial) wie Gott ihn/sie schuf

Usage notes

  • Principally used of males, with Evakostüm being the equivalent for females. However, it is also possible to use Adamskostüm in all cases.

Declension

Declension of Adamskostüm [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Adamskostüm die Adamskostüme
genitive eines des Adamskostüms der Adamskostüme
dative einem dem Adamskostüm den Adamskostümen
accusative ein das Adamskostüm die Adamskostüme

Coordinate terms

  • Evakostüm
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