What is 'Regenmantel' called in English?

'Regenmantel' in English is called "Slicker". Slicker refers to: Ein weiter, wasserdichter Mantel zum Schutz vor Regen.

How do you pronounce 'Slicker' and 'Regenmantel'?

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What is an example sentence for Slicker in German?

English: "He wore a yellow slicker to protect himself from the heavy downpour." | German: "Er trug einen gelben Regenmantel, um sich vor dem starken Regen zu schützen."

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English to German Dictionary

slicker Meaning in German (slicker Bedeutung auf Deutsch)

Regenmantel, Schlitzohr

Regenmantel in English:slicker

Phonetic:ˈreːɡn̩ˌmantl̩

Gender:Maskulin (der)

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von slicker auf Deutsch ist Regenmantel, Schlitzohr. (Ein weiter, wasserdichter Mantel zum Schutz vor Regen.)

Definitions of Slicker

1
noun
Regenmantel
A loose, waterproof coat worn to protect against rain.
Ein weiter, wasserdichter Mantel zum Schutz vor Regen.
2
noun(informal)
Schlitzohr
A person who is clever, shrewd, and often deceitful or manipulative.
Eine Person, die clever, gerissen und oft hinterhältig oder manipulativ ist.

Example Sentences

casual

“He wore a yellow slicker to protect himself from the heavy downpour.”

Er trug einen gelben Regenmantel, um sich vor dem starken Regen zu schützen.

informal

“Don't trust that slicker; he's always trying to pull a fast one.”

Vertraue diesem Schlitzohr nicht; er versucht immer, dich auszutricksen.

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Synonyms (Synonyme)

In German:

RegenjackeGauner

In English:

raincoat mackintosh

Inflected Word Forms

nounslickness

adjectiveslick

adverbslickly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

city slickercollocation

A person from the city, often implying they are sophisticated, worldly, or perhaps cunning, especially when contrasted with someone from a rural area.