German word

Schuh

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃuː/

Meaning

  • masculine nounshoe

Example

Ich habe neue Schuhe gekauft.

I bought new shoes.

Illustration for Schuh (shoe)

More examples

Die Schuhe sind unbequem.

The shoes are uncomfortable.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ein Paar Schuhe

    a pair of shoes

  • neue Schuhe

    new shoes

  • Schuhe kaufen

    buy shoes

Similar words

Sneaker: Casual, sporty footwear for exercise or everyday use.
Stiefel: A tall piece of footwear that firmly covers the foot and ankle.
Sandale: Light footwear with an open upper or toe area for hot weather.
Pantoffel: Soft footwear designed for wearing indoors at home.

Definition in German

Schuh ist ein Kleidungsstück für den Fuß, das den Fuß bedeckt und beim Gehen schützt.

Word origin

German Schuh continues Old High German scuoh or scuh and goes back to Proto-Germanic *skohaz.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • Schuhgrößeshoe sizenoun
  • Schuhgeschäftshoe storenoun
  • Schuhmachershoemakernoun

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