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How do you say "socks" in German?
die Socken
In German, "socks" is die Socken.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ZOCK-en', with a long O sound and Z like in 'zoo'.
Grammar notes
Die Socken is always plural. The singular 'die Socke' refers to a single sock, but Germans often treat socks as a plural noun.
Example sentence
Die Socken passen nicht in Die Schuhe.
The socks do not fit in the shoes.
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How to remember die Socken
Socken sounds like 'socks' if you add an EN sound at the end. Both refer to foot coverings you wear under shoes.
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Questions about die Socken
How do you say "socks" in German?
In German, "socks" is die Socken. It is a noun.
Is die Socken masculine or feminine?
Die Socken is always plural. The singular 'die Socke' refers to a single sock, but Germans often treat socks as a plural noun.
How is die Socken used in a sentence?
Use die Socken as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Socken passen nicht in Die Schuhe. (The socks do not fit in the shoes.).
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