Dessous

dasNoun

lingerie; intimate apparel

English translations

  1. 01

    lingerie

  2. 02

    undergarments

  3. 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

Example sentences with “Dessous”

  1. 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).