English–German

“sock” in German

German

AlsoStrumpf

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔkə/

Example

Ich habe zwei Socken gekauft.

I bought two socks.

Illustration for Socke (sock)

How to say “sock” in German

“Sock” in German is Socke.

A soft foot-shaped layer between the skin and the shoe.

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

Example sentences with Socke

Sie zog schnell eine Socke an, bevor sie das Haus verließ.

She quickly put on a sock before she left the house.

Tips for using Socke

  • Socke is feminine, so the singular uses die Socke and eine Socke, while the plural is die Socken.

Other German words for “sock”

Ich ziehe heute warme Strümpfe an.

I'm putting on warm socks today.

“sock” in other languages