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Jogginghose
👖 What exactly is a Jogginghose?
The Jogginghose is a comfortable type of trousers (Hose), originally designed for sports activities like jogging. It typically consists of soft, often absorbent material like cotton blends or synthetic fibers, and usually has an elastic waistband (elastischer Bund) with a drawstring (Kordelzug) and often cuffs at the ankles (Bündchen an den Knöcheln).
Nowadays, however, the Jogginghose is worn not only for sports but also very frequently during leisure time, at home, or even as a fashion statement.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-e/-ee → almost always feminine.
There are many -e nouns, many of which are feminine, but there are also some important exceptions.
🧐 Grammar Corner: Declining die Jogginghose
The word "Jogginghose" is feminine. The article is die.
Declension Singular
| Case (Kasus) | Definite Article | Indefinite Article |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative (Who/What?) | die Jogginghose | eine Jogginghose |
| Genitive (Whose?) | der Jogginghose | einer Jogginghose |
| Dative (To whom?) | der Jogginghose | einer Jogginghose |
| Accusative (Whom/What?) | die Jogginghose | eine Jogginghose |
Declension Plural
| Case (Kasus) | Definite Article | Indefinite Article |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Jogginghosen | Jogginghosen / some Jogginghosen |
| Genitive | der Jogginghosen | Jogginghosen / of some Jogginghosen |
| Dative | den Jogginghosen | Jogginghosen / to some Jogginghosen |
| Accusative | die Jogginghosen | Jogginghosen / some Jogginghosen |
Example Sentences 📝
- Die neue Jogginghose ist sehr bequem. (The new sweatpants are very comfortable.)
- Er trägt am Wochenende fast nur Jogginghosen. (He almost exclusively wears sweatpants on weekends.)
- Wo ist meine alte Jogginghose? (Where are my old sweatpants?)
- Der Stoff der Jogginghose fühlt sich gut an. (The fabric of the sweatpants feels good.)
- Ich habe mir gestern eine Jogginghose gekauft. (I bought myself a pair of sweatpants yesterday.)
👟 When to Wear a Jogginghose?
The Jogginghose has its firm place in various areas of life:
- Sports & Fitness: Its original purpose. Ideal for running (Laufen), gym workouts (Fitnessstudio), or other athletic activities.
- Leisure & Relaxation: Perfect for cozy hours at home on the sofa (Sofa), gardening (Gärtnern), or quick errands.
- Travel (Reisen): Popular on long flights or car journeys due to its comfort.
- Fashion (Casual/Streetwear): In recent years, the Jogginghose has evolved into a fashionable garment, often combined with sneakers and stylish tops (Athleisure trend).
⚠️ Although very comfortable, wearing a Jogginghose in more formal contexts (e.g., in the office, at official events) is often considered inappropriate. A famous quote by Karl Lagerfeld was: "Whoever wears sweatpants has lost control of their life." – this reflects a (now somewhat outdated) perspective.
🧠 Mnemonics for Jogginghose
For the Article: Remember that the general word for trousers/pants, die Hose, is feminine. Most specific types of trousers in German follow this pattern (die Jeans, die Anzughose, die kurze Hose...). Therefore, it's also: die Jogginghose.
For the Meaning: Picture someone comfortably jogging in these Hose (pants) or relaxing on the sofa. The image of comfort and sportiness helps to remember what a Jogginghose is.
🔄 Similar and Opposite Terms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Trainingshose: Very similar, often used synonymously, sometimes more specific to training. (Training pants)
- Sporthose: General term for sports trousers. (Sports pants)
- Schlapperhose (colloquial): Emphasizes the loose, comfortable fit. (Sloppy/baggy pants)
- Sweatpants (Anglicism): Internationally understood term.
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning):
- Anzughose: Formal trousers, part of a suit. (Suit trousers)
- Jeans: Everyday trousers made of denim, less formal than suit trousers but more formal than sweatpants.
- Stoffhose (elegant): More formal fabric trousers, e.g., chinos. (Dress pants/slacks)
- Leggings: Tight-fitting pants, often also for sports/leisure, but a different cut.
😂 A Little Jogginghose Joke
Frage: Was ist der Lieblingsfilm einer Jogginghose?
Antwort: "Der mit dem Gummizug tanzt!"
Question: What are sweatpants' favorite movie?
Answer: "Dances with Drawstrings!" (A pun on "Dances with Wolves" - "Der mit dem Wolf tanzt"; Gummizug = elastic waistband/drawstring)
🎵 Ode to Comfort
Oh, Jogginghose, weich und weit, (Oh, sweatpants, soft and wide,)
Du bist bereit für Sport und Freizeit. (You are ready for sport and leisure time.)
Ob Sofa, Laufbahn oder Stadt, (Whether sofa, running track or city,)
Du machst das Leben niemals platt. (You never make life dull.)
Mit Gummizug und weichem Stoff, (With elastic waistband and soft fabric,)
Bist du beliebt, na klar, was sonst hoff'! (You are popular, of course, what else to hope for!)
Die Jogginghose, klarer Fall, (The sweatpants, clear case,)
Ist heißgeliebt, überall. (Is dearly loved, everywhere.)
❓ Who or What Am I?
Ich habe einen Bund, der meist elastisch ist,
bin weich und bequem, das ist gewiss.
Man trägt mich beim Sport oder zuhaus' ganz gern,
mein Name klingt sportlich, doch bin oft nur zum Entspannen modern.
Wer bin ich?
I have a waistband that's usually elastic,
I'm soft and comfortable, that's for sure.
People like wearing me for sports or at home,
My name sounds sporty, but often I'm just fashionable for relaxing.
Who am I?
Solution: die Jogginghose (sweatpants)
🧩 A Few More Details
Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung)
The word "Jogginghose" is a compound noun (Kompositum), composed of:
- Jogging: Running at a moderate pace (from English).
- Hose: Trousers/pants.
So, the compound word originally describes trousers specifically for jogging.
Cultural Significance
The Jogginghose has undergone an interesting evolution: from purely sportswear, to a symbol of comfort (sometimes derided as 'chavvy' attire - "Proll-Kleidung"), to a fashion statement in the athleisure trend.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Jogginghose?
The German word "Jogginghose" is a feminine noun. The correct article is always die: die Jogginghose (singular) and die Jogginghosen (plural).