German · Body & Health
"Foot" in German: Fuß
der Fuß
Foot in German is der Fuß. The plural is die Füße. Zu Fuß means on foot, and Fußball is football/soccer.
After walking
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How to pronounce Fuß
Say it
FOOS
/fuːs/
FOOS. Long u. Final ß is a sharp s.
"Foot" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Fuß | foot Body part. | Body part. |
| die Füße | feet Plural with ü. | Plural with ü. |
| zu Fuß | on foot Travel mode. | Travel mode. |
| Fußball | football / soccer Huge compound. | Huge compound. |
How to use Fuß in real life
- 1After walking
Mein Fuß schmerzt.
My foot hurts.
Singular pain.
- 2Shoe shop
Welche Größe haben Ihre Füße?
What size are your feet?
Plural Füße.
- 3City trip
Wir gehen lieber zu Fuß.
We prefer to go on foot.
zu Fuß idiom.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fuß
Incorrect: die Fuß
Correct: der Fuß
Singular is masculine der Fuß.
Incorrect: Meine Fuse tun weh.
Correct: Meine Füße tun weh.
Plural needs ü and ß/ss correctly: Füße.
Good to know
Zu Fuß is everyday mobility talk in city centers. Fußgängerzone means pedestrian zone. Always write Fuß with ß in standard German: Fuß, Füße, zu Fuß.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Blisters after a city tour
ChatPal
Geht's dem Fuß wieder besser?
Is the foot feeling better?
You
Ein bisschen. Der Fuß ist nur gerötet.
A bit. The foot is just red.
ChatPal
Dann heute nicht zu Fuß durch die Stadt.
Then not on foot through the city today.
You
Tram. Gute Idee.
Tram. Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Foot" in German
What is the plural of Fuß?
Die Füße.
How do you say on foot?
Zu Fuß.
What gender is Fuß?
Masculine: der Fuß.
Do I write ss or ß?
Standard German uses ß: Fuß, Füße.
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