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How do you say "boot" in German?
der Stiefel
In German, "boot" is der Stiefel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHTEE-fel', stress on the first syllable, with 'st' softened to 'sht' and a long 'ee' vowel.
Grammar notes
der Stiefel is masculine. Plural: der Stiefel.
Example sentence
Er zog einen schlammigen Stiefel an.
He pulled on a muddy boot.
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How to remember der Stiefel
Picture a stiff leather boot, since 'stiff' sounds close enough to 'Stiefel' to help it stick.
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Questions about der Stiefel
How do you say "boot" in German?
In German, "boot" is der Stiefel. It is a noun.
Is der Stiefel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Stiefel is masculine. Plural: der Stiefel.
How is der Stiefel used in a sentence?
Use der Stiefel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er zog einen schlammigen Stiefel an. (He pulled on a muddy boot.).
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