Kampfstiefel
The English phrase combat boots is translated into German as Kampfstiefel.
The term refers to combat boots.
What does it mean word for word?
Kampfstiefel is a compound noun made of Kampf, meaning combat or fight and Stiefel, meaning boots.
How does it change in a sentence?
Kampfstiefel is used for both the singular (one combat boot) and the plural (combat boots) because the plural form of Stiefel is identical to the singular.
Did you know?
- If you are shopping for the high-fashion version of combat boots in Germany, you are more likely to see the English loanword Boots used in boutiques than the German Stiefel.
- German uses the word Stiefel in the phrase jemandem die Stiefel lecken, which means to 'lick someone's boots' in an act of extreme subservience.
- In German, you might hear the term Marschstiefel used to describe military boots, which literally translates to 'march boots' rather than 'combat boots'.
Examples in context
- Die Soldaten trugen ihre Kampfstiefel während der Übung.The soldiers wore their combat boots during the exercise.
- Ich trage heute meine Kampfstiefel.I am wearing my combat boots today.
- Diese Kampfstiefel sind sehr schwer.These combat boots are very heavy.
- Er braucht neue Kampfstiefel für den Kurs.He needs new combat boots for the course.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are in a clothing store.
- MaximilianSiehst du diese Kampfstiefel dort?Do you see those combat boots there?
- JuliaJa, die sehen sehr robust aus.Yes, they look very robust.
- MaximilianSollen wir die Kampfstiefel anprobieren?Should we try on the combat boots?
- JuliaGute Idee, probier sie mal an.Good idea, try them on.
