Mantel

coat, overcoat

noun MAN-tel Rare

Also means

mantle, casing

Usage Note

Mantel is a full-length outer coat. Distinguish from Jacke (shorter jacket) and Anorak (anorak/parka). The plural Mäntel uses the umlaut: Sie hat viele Mäntel in verschiedenen Farben.

Examples

"Im Winter trägt sie immer einen langen Wollmantel."

Natural Translation

In winter she always wears a long woollen coat.

Literal Translation

In winter wears she always a long wool-coat.

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