English–German

“shoe” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃuː/

Example

Ich habe neue Schuhe gekauft.

I bought new shoes.

Illustration for Schuh (shoe)

How to say “shoe” in German

“Shoe” in German is Schuh.

A covering around the foot with a sole between the foot and the ground.

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

Example sentences with Schuh

Die Schuhe sind unbequem.

The shoes are uncomfortable.

Tips for using Schuh

  • Schuh is masculine, so the singular is der Schuh and the regular plural is die Schuhe.

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