English–German

“boot” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtiːfl̩/

Example

Ich ziehe meine Stiefel an.

I'm putting on my boots.

Illustration for Stiefel (boot)

How to say “boot” in German

“Boot” in German is Stiefel.

Think of footwear with a firm sole and a shaft extending above the ankle.

Full entry for Stiefel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Stiefel

Viele Teilnehmer trugen bei der Wanderung neue Stiefel.

Many participants wore new boots on the hike.

Tips for using Stiefel

  • German commonly forms specific compounds with Stiefel, such as Gummistiefel for rubber boots and Reitstiefel for riding boots.

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