der Strumpf, ¨-e
stocking
Ein Kleidungsstück aus Stoff, das man über den Fuß und oft auch über das Bein zieht, meist unter Schuhen getragen.
The German word "Strumpf" is a noun that means "sock" or "stocking". It typically refers to a knitted or woven garment worn on the foot, often extending up the leg in the case of stockings.
Similar words in German include "Socke" (sock), which usually denotes a shorter type of foot garment, and "Hose" (pants/trousers), which can refer to legwear but covers a larger portion of the body.
Difference
- Socke vs. Strumpf: "Socke" usually describes ankle-length or shorter socks, whereas "Strumpf" often refers to a longer garment that typically goes up to the knee or higher.
- Strumpf vs. Hose: "Strumpf" pertains specifically to foot garments, while "Hose" refers to a pair of trousers or pants that cover the entire leg.
In summary, while all these terms relate to clothing for the legs, they refer to different styles and lengths of garments.
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Examples
Der Strumpf hat ein Loch.noun
The stocking has a hole.
Sie zieht ihren Strumpf an.noun
She puts on her stocking.
Der Strumpf hat ein Loch an der Ferse.noun
The stocking has a hole at the heel.
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