der Bikini
Translation
bikini
Examples
Sie trägt einen neuen Bikini am Strand.
She is wearing a new bikini at the beach.
Ich habe mir einen Bikini für den Urlaub gekauft.
I bought myself a bikini for the holiday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to wear/buy a bikini She is wearing a beautiful bikini.
Similar Words
Synonyms: two-piece swimsuit; Antonyms: one-piece swimsuit, Badeanzug.
Etymology
Named after the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific, where atomic bomb tests were held, alluding to the 'explosive' cultural impact of the garment.
Memory Tips
The word is the same in German and English, just remember it's a masculine noun: 'der Bikini'.