German · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Socks" in German: Socken
die Socken
Socks in German are die Socken. One sock is die Socke. Say Ich ziehe Socken an or ein Paar Socken. Thick winter ones are oft Wollsocken.
Morning rush
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How to pronounce Socken
Say it
ZOK-en
/ˈzɔkn̩/
ZOK-en. Soft o as in pot. Soft ck. Soft final en.
"Socks" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Socken | socks Usual plural. | Usual plural. |
| die Socke | sock Singular. | Singular. |
| ein Paar Socken | a pair of socks Buying or packing. | Buying or packing. |
| Socken anziehen | to put on socks Getting dressed. | Getting dressed. |
How to use Socken in real life
- 1Morning rush
Wo sind meine schwarzen Socken?
Where are my black socks?
Meine Socken for possession.
- 2Shopping
Ich brauche noch ein Paar Socken.
I still need a pair of socks.
Ein Paar Socken.
- 3Laundry
Die Socken sind noch nass im Trockner.
The socks are still wet in the dryer.
Die Socken as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Socken
Incorrect: der Socken (for one sock)
Correct: die Socke
One sock is die Socke; die Socken is plural.
Incorrect: Ich trage Socks.
Correct: Ich trage Socken.
Use Socken, not English socks.
Good to know
House rules vary: some homes ask you to remove shoes and keep Socken on. In gyms, people notice mismatched socks less than muddy soles—pack a clean pair for shared floors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting dressed before leaving
ChatPal
Hast du warme Socken für draußen?
Do you have warm socks for outside?
You
Ja, die dicken Socken liegen in der Schublade.
Yes, the thick socks are in the drawer.
ChatPal
Nimm zwei Paar mit, falls eines nass wird.
Take two pairs in case one gets wet.
You
Gute Idee. Extra-Socken retten den Tag.
Good idea. Extra socks save the day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Socks" in German
How do you say socks?
Die Socken.
One sock?
Die Socke.
A pair?
Ein Paar Socken.
Put on socks?
Socken anziehen.
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