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disguise in German

disguise in German is Verkleidung, Tarnung, verkleiden — disguise means clothing, makeup, or other means used to hide one's identity or look like someone else.

disguise in German

Verkleidung
noun
Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
Tarnung
noun
Material (such as clothing, makeup, a wig) used to alter one’s visual appearance in order to hide one's identity or assume another.
Tarnung
noun
(figuratively) The appearance of something on the outside which masks what’s beneath.
verkleiden
verb
(transitive) To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
verstellen
verb
(transitive) To change the appearance of (a person or thing) so as to hide, or to assume an identity.
verstellen
verb
(transitive) To avoid giving away or revealing (something secret); to hide by a false appearance.

What does "disguise" mean?

  1. noun Clothing, makeup, or other means used to hide one's identity or look like someone else.
    "He wore a wig and glasses as a disguise."
  2. verb To change how someone or something looks in order to hide their true identity.
    "She disguised herself as a waiter to sneak backstage."

disguise in a sentence

  • He wore a wig and glasses as a disguise.
  • She disguised herself as a waiter to sneak backstage.
  • The company disguised the layoffs as "restructuring."

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Frequently asked questions

What is "disguise" in German?

"disguise" in German is Verkleidung, Tarnung, verkleiden. disguise means: Clothing, makeup, or other means used to hide one's identity or look like someone else.

How do you use "disguise" in a sentence?

Example: "He wore a wig and glasses as a disguise." In German, "disguise" is Verkleidung, Tarnung, verkleiden.

Are there other ways to say "disguise" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "disguise": Verkleidung, Tarnung, verkleiden, verstellen.

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