Definition
Shoe. A covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other material with a stiff sole.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schuh | die Schuhe |
| Accusative | den Schuh | die Schuhe |
| Dative | dem Schuh | den Schuhen |
| Genitive | des Schuhs | der Schuhe |
Examples
- Meine Schuhe sind neu. — My shoes are new.
- Ich ziehe die Schuhe aus. — I am taking off my shoes.
- Diese Schuhe passen nicht. — These shoes don’t fit.
Notes
Masculine noun. Plural adds -e: Schuh → Schuhe. In Germany, it is customary to remove shoes when entering someone’s home. Compound words: Turnschuh (sneaker/trainer), Handschuh (glove).