Oberhemd

German

Etymology

From ober- (“upper”) +‎ Hemd (“shirt”). Compare Dutch overhemd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoːbərˌhɛmt/, [ˈʔoː.bɐˌhɛmt]
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Noun

Oberhemd n (mixed, genitive Oberhemdes or Oberhemds, plural Oberhemden)

  1. shirt (relatively formal piece of clothing with buttons, cuffs, and a collar)

Usage notes

Declension

Declension of Oberhemd [neuter, mixed]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Oberhemd die Oberhemden
genitive eines des Oberhemdes, Oberhemds der Oberhemden
dative einem dem Oberhemd, Oberhemde1 den Oberhemden
accusative ein das Oberhemd die Oberhemden

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Oberhemd” in Duden online
  • “Oberhemd” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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