die Kapuze, -n

Definition & meaning

The word die Kapuze refers to a hood, which is a covering for the head and neck that is attached to a piece of clothing, such as a coat, jacket, or sweatshirt. It is designed to protect the wearer from weather elements like rain, snow, or cold wind.

In some contexts, particularly when referring to technical equipment or older mechanics, die Kapuze can also describe a protective cover or a hood-like casing for a machine part.

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Kapuze). Its plural form is die Kapuzen.
• Word origin: The word originates from the Middle Latin word caputium (meaning head covering or hood), which is derived from the Latin caput (head). It entered the German language in the 17th century.

Synonyms & antonyms

• Synonyms:

  • Kopfbedeckung ↗ (a general term for headwear)
  • Kapuzenhaube ↗ (a more specific, older term for a hood)
  • Hut ↗ (used sometimes in a descriptive sense if the hood is very distinct, though technically different)

• Antonyms:

  • There are no direct lexical antonyms for a hood, as it is a specific clothing feature. However, one could consider the absence of a hood by referring to a piece of clothing as kapuzenlos ↗ (hoodless).