Clothing and personal items

Learn the names of common clothing and personal items in Dutch.

Clothing

windjackanorak
schortapron
petbaseball cap
riembelt
bikinibikini
blazerblazer
bloesblouse
laarzenboots
strikjebow tie
boxer shortboxer shorts
behabra
vestcardigan
jascoat
smokingdinner jacket
jurkdress
badjasdressing gown
handschoenengloves
hoedhat
hoge hakkenhigh heels
spijkerbroekjeans
jumperjumper
leren jasjeleather jacket
minirokminiskirt
nachthemdnightie
overalloveralls
overjasovercoat
pulloverpullover
pyjamapyjamas
regenjasraincoat
sandalensandals
sjaalscarf
overhemdshirt
schoenvetersshoelace
schoenenshoes
een paar schoenenpair of shoes
korte broekshorts
rokskirt
pantoffelsslippers
sokkensocks
kousenstockings
paksuit
trui or sweatersweater
zwemoutfitswimming costume
zwembroekswimming trunks
stringthong
stropdastie
pantytights
topjetop
trainingspaktracksuit
sneakerstrainers
broektrousers
t-shirtt-shirt
onderbroekunderpants
bergschoenenwellingtons

Personal items

beugelbracelet
manchet knopencufflinks
kamcomb
oorbellenearrings
verlovingsringengagement ring
brilglasses
handtashandbag
zakdoekhandkerchief
haarbandhair tie
haarborstelhairbrush
sleutelskeys
sleutelhangerkeyring
aanstekerlighter
lippenstiftlipstick
make-upmakeup
kettingnecklace
piercingpiercing
portemonneewallet
ringring
zonnebrilsunglasses
parapluumbrella
wandelstokwalking stick
horlogewatch
trouwringwedding ring

Other related words

maatsize
losloose
straktight
dragento wear
aan doento put on
uit doento take off
aankledento get dressed
uitkledento get undressed
knoopbutton
zakpocket
ritszip
knopento tie
losknopento untie
vastmakento do up
losmakento undo
sound

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