Nomen

das Kostüm

costume, fancy dress, suit (women's)

Sie trägt ein schönes Kostüm.

She is wearing a beautiful suit.

Zu Karneval tragen alle Kostüme.

Everyone wears costumes for carnival.

to wear a costume/suit ((sth.)) Sie trägt ein schönes Kostüm.

Synonyms: Verkleidung (disguise), Anzug (suit, for women)

From French 'costume', from Italian 'costume', ultimately from Latin 'consuetudo' (custom, habit).

It looks like 'costume', but remember it can also mean a woman's 'suit'. Think of a 'costume' for work.

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