die Hose
trousers / pants (die)
How do you say “trousers / pants (die)” in German? It’s die Hose. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledie
Pluraldie Hosen
Pronunciationdee HO-ze
Example
Die Hose ist zu kurz.
The pants are too short.
Memory tip
Hose sounds like 'hose' — imagine trousers made from a garden hose to make it memorable.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Hose» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Hose» is die.
What is the plural of «Hose»?
The plural is die Hosen.
German nouns with the article die →