German Word · Intermediate
Affenjacke
monkey jacket, shell jacket
Pronunciation: [ˈʔafənˌjakə]
Meaning
monkey jacket, shell jacket
Example
Diese verdammte Manier bringt uns ganz herunter, und wenn wir hier unser Brot nicht verlieren wollen, müssen wir selber die Affenjacke anziehen.
This damned fashion is bringing us all down, and if we don't want to lose our bread here, we have to put on the monkey jackets ourselves.
Practice tips
- Practice Affenjacke out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.