Daunenweste

down gilet, padded waistcoat

noun DOW-nen-ves-teh Rare

Usage Note

Daunenweste is a sleeveless padded gilet filled with down (Daunen) or synthetic fill, worn as a warm layer over knitwear or a shirt. It is extremely popular in Germany for outdoor activities and commuting in autumn and mild winter. Distinct from Daunenjacke (down jacket with sleeves).

Examples

"Für den Herbstspaziergang trug sie eine blaue Daunenweste über dem Pullover."

Natural Translation

For the autumn walk she wore a blue down gilet over her sweater.

Literal Translation

For the autumn-walk she wore a blue down-gilet over the pullover.

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