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"Boots" in German: Stiefel
die Stiefel
Boots in German are die Stiefel. Singular is der Stiefel. Say ein Paar Stiefel for a pair. Winterstiefel and Gummistiefel are common compounds.
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How to pronounce Stiefel
Say it
SHTEE-fel
/ˈʃtiːfl̩/
SHTEE-fel. Long ee, soft final -el.
"Boots" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Stiefel | boots Plural everyday form. | Plural everyday form. |
| der Stiefel | boot (one) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| Winterstiefel | winter boots Cold weather. | Cold weather. |
| Gummistiefel | rubber boots Rain and mud. | Rain and mud. |
How to use Stiefel in real life
- 1Shoe shop
Passen die Stiefel in Größe 42?
Do the boots fit in size 42?
Die Stiefel.
- 2Winter morning
Zieh deine Stiefel an, es schneit.
Put your boots on, it's snowing.
Deine Stiefel.
- 3Trail walk
Meine Stiefel sind noch nass.
My boots are still wet.
Meine Stiefel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Stiefel
Incorrect: die Stiefeln
Correct: die Stiefel
Plural is die Stiefel, not Stiefeln.
Incorrect: das Stiefel
Correct: der Stiefel
Singular is masculine: der Stiefel.
Good to know
In rainy German cities Gummistiefel show up every autumn. Hiking Stiefel are a serious purchase; many people keep a separate pair just for the forest.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a muddy hike
ChatPal
Hast du feste Stiefel dabei?
Do you have sturdy boots with you?
You
Ja, meine braunen Stiefel.
Yes, my brown boots.
ChatPal
Gut. Ohne Stiefel wird der Weg unangenehm.
Good. Without boots the path gets unpleasant.
You
Stimmt, der Boden ist matschig.
True, the ground is muddy.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boots" in German
How do you say boots?
Die Stiefel.
One boot?
Der Stiefel.
Rubber boots?
Gummistiefel.
A pair?
Ein Paar Stiefel.
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