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noun

der Stiefel, –

boots · boot

Ein Schuh, der den Fuß und den unteren Teil des Beins bedeckt und oft bis zum Knie reicht.

Definition & meaning

A Stiefel is a type of footwear that covers the foot and extends up the leg, typically at least to the ankle or higher. Depending on the context, it can refer to:

  1. Footwear: Regular boots worn for protection, fashion, or work (e.g., leather boots, winter boots).
  2. Beer glass: In a humorous or traditional context, a Stiefel is a large, boot-shaped glass used for drinking beer (often passed around in social gatherings).

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: Masculine noun (der). The plural is die Stiefel.
  • Origin: The word comes from Middle High German stivēl, which was borrowed from Old French estivel. It is related to the historical term for a protective piece of equipment for the lower leg.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Schuhwerk (General term for footwear)
  • Fußbekleidung (Formal term for footwear)
  • Treter (Colloquial slang for shoes or boots)

Antonyms:

  • Sandalen (Sandals, which are open-toed and do not cover the ankle)
  • Halbschuhe (Low shoes that do not cover the ankle)

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Examples

Er putzt die Stiefel.noun

He is cleaning the boots.

Seine Stiefel sind sehr schmutzig.noun

His boots are very dirty.

Die Stiefel stehen vor der Tür.noun

The boots are in front of the door.

Seine Stiefel sind neu und sehr bequem.noun

His boots are new and very comfortable.

Viele Kinder tragen im Winter warme Stiefel.noun

Many children wear warm boots in winter.

Ein Stiefel liegt unter dem Bett.noun

A boot is lying under the bed.

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