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noun

die Zehe, -n

toe

Ein kleiner Teil am Ende des Fußes, der beim Stehen und Gehen hilft.

Definition & meaning

The German word die Zehe refers to the toe of a human foot. Humans typically have ten toes (fünf Zehen an jedem Fuß).

In a broader sense, it can also refer to a clove of garlic (eine Knoblauchzehe ).

Grammar & Word origin

  • Gender: Feminine (die Zehe).
  • Plural: die Zehen.
  • Origin: The word stems from the Old High German zeha, which is related to the Old English tā (modern English "toe"). It is etymologically connected to the concept of something that points or projects.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms for toe (anatomy):

  • Zehenspitze (specifically referring to the tip of the toe).

Synonyms for clove (garlic):

  • Knoblauchzehe .

Antonyms:

  • There are no direct lexical antonyms for "toe". In relation to the body, one might contrast it with Finger (finger), as they are the corresponding extremities of the hand.

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Examples

Eine Zehe hat oft nicht genug Platz im Schuh.noun

A toe often does not have enough space in the shoe.

Meine Zehe schmerzt nach dem Laufen.noun

My toe hurts after running.

Eine Zehe hat er sich wohl gebrochen.noun

He has probably broken a toe.

Seine Zehe tut nach dem Sport weh.noun

His toe hurts after doing sport.

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