No. 8,666 in German
kostüm
"Costume" - an outfit worn to portray a character or for a special occasion.
In a sentence
Ich habe ein selbstgemachtes Kostüm für die Halloween-Party.
I have a homemade costume for the Halloween party.
Here, 'kostüm' is used in the sense of an outfit or attire typically designed for special occasions or events, emphasizing the creativity and event-specific usage.
Im Theater tragen die Schauspieler verschiedene Kostüme, um ihre Rollen darzustellen.
In theater, actors wear various costumes to portray their roles.
In this context, 'kostüm' refers to the clothing and attire worn by actors in the performance arts to represent different characters.
Das Kostüm des Ritter bei der Renaissance-Messe war beeindruckend.
The knight's costume at the Renaissance fair was impressive.
Here, 'kostüm' is referring to thematic or historical attire, specific to the role or presentation at an event like a fair.
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