Don’t wear a costume!
There are many words in German and English that sound similar but have very different meanings. They are called “false friends”.
What’s Kostüm in English?
Kostüm = suit
I bought a smart new suit for the exhibition.
It’s not costume! costume = Verkleidung
On the last day of the exhibition, we all wore silly costumes.
What’s Messe in English? Messe = trade fair, trade show, exhibition
This trade fair is extremely important for us.
It’s not mess! mess = Unordnung
We should clear up this mess before the stand manager arrives!