We must wear black trousers, a white shirt and a black blazer

German translation: Wir müssen.....

12:24 Oct 28, 2001
English to German translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: We must wear black trousers, a white shirt and a black blazer
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German translation:Wir müssen.....
Explanation:
Wir müssen schwarze Hosen, ein weißes Hemd und eine schwarze Jacke tragen.

Instead of "schwarze Jacke" you can also use "schwarzen Blazer"

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Thijs van Dorssen
Local time: 14:00
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cheers
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1Wir müssen.....
Thijs van Dorssen
4 +1..... schwarzer Blazer...
Valeska Nygren
4Wir müssen eine schwarze Hose, ein weißes Hemd und
Kim Metzger


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Wir müssen.....


Explanation:
Wir müssen schwarze Hosen, ein weißes Hemd und eine schwarze Jacke tragen.

Instead of "schwarze Jacke" you can also use "schwarzen Blazer"

Regards


Thijs van Dorssen
Local time: 14:00
PRO pts in pair: 48
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cheers

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valeska Nygren: Natuerlich Akkusativ und vielen Dank fuer die Infoemation
1 hr
  -> Na klaro doch! Anytime.
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Wir müssen eine schwarze Hose, ein weißes Hemd und


Explanation:
eine schwarze Klubjacke anziehen.


    Harper Collins Unabridged German Dictionary
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 06:00
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 2690
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
..... schwarzer Blazer...


Explanation:
Blazer hat ja einen besonderen Schnitt, der sich von einer Jacke unterscheidet

Valeska Nygren
United States
Local time: 08:00
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 44

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Thijs van Dorssen: Aber bitte Akkusativ hier, ok? BTW, in Germany a "Blazer" is ALSO called a "Jacke". I have many Blazers & Jacken, Ciao!
7 mins
  -> Natuerlich Akkusativ und vielen Dank fuer die Information
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