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noun

die Perücke, -n

wig

Definition & meaning

A Perücke is a wig: artificial hair worn over the head, often to change one’s appearance, conceal hair loss, or play a role. It may be made from natural or synthetic hair.

Grammar & Word origin

Perücke is a feminine noun: die Perücke. Its plural is die Perücken.

The word came into German through French perruque, meaning “wig.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Haarteil means a hairpiece and can refer to a partial covering, so it is broader than Perücke.
  • Toupet usually refers to a smaller hairpiece used to cover baldness, rather than a full wig.
  • There is no exact antonym. Eigenhaar (“one’s own hair”) can be a contrast, but it is not a direct opposite.

Common phrases & collocations

  • eine Perücke tragen
  • eine Perücke aufsetzen
  • eine Perücke aus Echthaar

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Examples

Die Frau trägt eine blonde Perücke.noun

The woman is wearing a blonde wig.

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