How do you say Skirt in German?

Today’s word is short, simple - and can lead to a little confusion if you’re a music lover. In German, der Rock is the everyday word for skirt - the clothing item. It can also mean rock music, but context almost always makes it clear: Ich trage gern Röcke is about fashion, Ich höre gern Rock is about your Spotify playlist. It’s one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German, too!

Rock is a masculine noun, so the correct article is der - der Rock. If you’re still wondering when to use der, die, or das, our 5-minute gender video gives you the confidence to get it right - fast.

Real conversations where Rock might come up

You’ll hear Rock in clothing stores, casual chats about outfits, or when describing someone’s style. It can also lead to a few classic beginner mix-ups, so it’s worth learning early and clearly.

- Der Rock steht dir wirklich gut.- Danke! Ich hab ihn im Sale gefunden.(“The skirt really suits you.” - “Thanks! I found it on sale.”)

Beginner sample dialogue

Ella: Gefällt dir mein neuer Rock?Sami: Ja, sehr! Der ist bunt und sieht bequem aus.Ella: Ich liebe Blumenmuster.

(Ella: Do you like my new skirt?Sami: Yeah, a lot! It’s colorful and looks comfy.Ella: I love floral patterns.)

Grammar in action: How to use Rock

Let’s go through the four German cases with Rock:

• Nominative: Der Rock ist kurz.(The skirt is short.)

• Accusative: Ich trage den Rock heute.(I’m wearing the skirt today.)

• Dative: Zu dem Rock passt diese Bluse.(This blouse goes well with the skirt.)

• Genitive: Die Farbe des Rocks gefällt mir.(I like the color of the skirt.)

Still unsure when to say dem, des, or den? Our German grammar course walks you through all the cases with no fluff - just useful, plain English explanations.