Polyglot Dictionary

maßgeschneidert

/ˈmaːsɡəˌʃnaɪ̯dɐt/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. tailor-made, bespoke

    • Er trägt maßgeschneiderte Anzüge.

      He wears bespoke suits.

Similar words

bedarfsgerecht

bedarfsgerecht means suited to a need or demand in general; maßgeschneidert literally means tailor-made, a more specific, custom fit.

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