German word

Stiefel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtiːfl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboot

Example

Ich ziehe meine Stiefel an.

I'm putting on my boots.

Illustration for Stiefel (boot)

More examples

Viele Teilnehmer trugen bei der Wanderung neue Stiefel.

Many participants wore new boots on the hike.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Stiefel tragen

    wear boots

  • Wanderstiefel

    hiking boots

  • alte Stiefel entsorgen

    dispose of old boots

Similar words

Schuh: Everyday footwear that covers the foot.
Wanderstiefel: A durable hiking boot that protects the ankle on long walks.
Gummistiefel: A waterproof rubber boot for rain and muddy ground.
Stiefelette: A short boot that reaches up to the ankle.

Definition in German

Ein robuster Schuh, der den Fuß und meist einen Teil des Unterschenkels bedeckt.

Word origin

The German form Stiefel comes through Middle High German stīvel from Old High German stīfal and is ultimately connected with Latin aestīvāle.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • Sandalesandalnoun

Related words

  • Wanderstiefelhiking bootnoun
  • Stiefelgrößeboot sizenoun

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