Strickpullover

knitted sweater, knitted jumper

noun SHTRIK-pul-oh-fer Rare

Usage Note

Strickpullover is a sweater made by knitting (Stricken), as opposed to woven fabric. It may be hand-knitted or machine-made. A Zopfmuster-Strickpullover (cable-knit sweater) is the classic cosy autumnal look in Germany. Shorter: Strickpulli.

Examples

"Oma strickte ihm jeden Winter einen neuen Strickpullover."

Natural Translation

Grandma knitted him a new knitted jumper every winter.

Literal Translation

Grandma knitted him every winter a new knitted-sweater.

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