Dessous
dasNounlingerie; intimate apparel
English translations
- 01
lingerie
- 02
undergarments
- 03
undies
Word details
- German meaning
- Dessous sind feine, elegante Damenunterwäsche.
- English meaning
- Lingerie is fine, elegant women's underwear.
- German example
- Sie trug unter ihrem Kleid elegante Dessous.
- English example
- She wore elegant lingerie under her dress.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Dessous
- Plural Form
- die Dessous
Related words
- Unterwäsche
underwear
- Lingerie
Lingerie refers to delicate women's underwear, often made from fine fabrics such as silk or lace.
Example sentences with “Dessous”
Sie kaufte sich elegante Dessous für den Abend. (She bought herself elegant lingerie for the evening.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'Dessous' pronounced in German?
It is of French origin, pronounced roughly as 'de-su'. It is used as a plural noun (die Dessous).