klädsel

Swedish

Etymology

Nominal formation related to kläda (“to dress”). Cognate with Danish klædsel.

Pronunciation

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Noun

klädsel c

  1. a set of clothes (worn by someone (focusing on the way they dress)); dress, attire, clothing, etc.
    På inbjudan står festlig klädsel
    The invitation says festive attire
    Restaurangen kräver lämplig klädsel
    The restaurant requires appropriate clothing
    Mörk klädsel är traditionellt på en begravning
    Dark attire is traditional at a funeral
    ledig klädsel
    casual wear
  2. a cover (pulled over something (of fabric))
    1. upholstery
      Synonym: möbelklädsel

Declension

Declension of klädsel
nominative genitive
singular indefinite klädsel klädsels
definite klädseln klädselns
plural indefinite klädslar klädslars
definite klädslarna klädslarnas

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