Bluse is feminine in German — the correct article is die. The plural is die Blusen. In English, Bluse means blouse.Die Bluse is a common word in German clothing vocabulary. It's typically learned around A2–B1 level and comes up when talking about fashion, office outfits, or shopping for clothes. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: Nouns ending in -e are usually feminine in German (die Bluse, die Hose, die Jacke). This is one of the most reliable gender patterns. See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Bluse — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Bluse | die Blusen |
| Genitive | der Bluse | der Blusen |
| Dative | der Bluse | den Blusen |
| Accusative | die Bluse | die Blusen |
Example Sentences with Bluse
Die weiße Bluse passt perfekt zum Rock.
(The white blouse goes perfectly with the skirt.) — Nominative
Sie hat die Bluse im Schaufenster gesehen.
(She saw the blouse in the shop window.) — Accusative
Mit der neuen Bluse fühlt sie sich elegant.
(She feels elegant in the new blouse.) — Dative
Die Knöpfe der Bluse sind aus Perlmutt.
(The buttons of the blouse are made of mother-of-pearl.) — Genitive
Die Blusen in diesem Laden sind sehr schick.
(The blouses in this store are very stylish.) — Nominative Plural
In den seidenen Blusen fühlen sich die Frauen wohl.
(The women feel comfortable in the silk blouses.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): Bluse is a loanword (from French blouse) — there is no German word family with a shared root.
Common compounds (Komposita): die Seidenbluse (silk blouse), die Hemdbluse (shirt blouse)
Common Mistake with Bluse
❌ Common mistake: Die Bluse sind schmutzig.
✅ Correct: Die Bluse ist schmutzig.
💡 Why: The article die can be both singular (feminine) and plural. Bluse without -n is singular — so the verb must be ist, not "sind." If you mean multiple blouses, use the plural form: Die Blusen sind schmutzig.
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Der Stoff ___ Bluse fühlt sich sehr weich an.
- A) die Bluse
- B) der Bluse
- C) dem Bluse
Check Answer
"Der Stoff der Bluse" — the genitive shows possession (the fabric of what?). Feminine genitive = der: der Bluse.
2. Zu ___ Bluse passt ein dunkler Rock.
- A) der Bluse
- B) die Bluse
- C) dem Bluse
Check Answer
The preposition zu always takes the dative. Feminine dative = der: der Bluse. Note that feminine genitive and dative look identical — only context tells them apart.
3. Sie hat die elegant___ Bluse zur Feier getragen.
- A) -e
- B) -en
- C) -er
Check Answer
After the definite article die in the accusative feminine, the adjective ending is -e: die elegante Bluse.
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More Clothing Nouns
- der Anzug — the suit
- die Badehose — the swim trunks
- der Bikini — the bikini
- das Hemd — the shirt
- die Hose — the pants
- das Kleid — the dress
- der Mantel — the coat
For more clothing words, check out the German clothing vocabulary list or browse the full grammar overview.
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluse masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Bluse is feminine — the correct article is die. This follows the general rule that most German nouns ending in -e are feminine (die Bluse, die Hose, die Jacke). The same pattern applies to die Badehose and die Cousine.
What is the plural of Bluse?
The plural is die Blusen. Like most feminine nouns ending in -e, the plural is formed by adding -n. Be careful not to confuse die Bluse (singular) with die Blusen (plural) — both use the article die, but the verb form changes: Die Bluse ist vs. Die Blusen sind.
How do you say blouse in German?
The German word for blouse is die Bluse. It comes from the French word blouse and is used in the same way. You'll find it in compounds like die Seidenbluse (silk blouse) and die Hemdbluse (shirt blouse).
What is the difference between Bluse and Hemd?
Die Bluse is a blouse — typically a more fitted top, often with a collar and buttons, traditionally worn by Frauen. Das Hemd is a shirt — usually a button-down shirt worn by men, for example as part of an Anzug (suit). Note the different genders: die Bluse (feminine) vs. das Hemd (neuter).
