Beinstulpen
The English phrase leg warmers is translated into German as Beinstulpen.
Beinstulpen refers to knitted fabric tubes worn around the lower legs to keep them warm.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Bein (leg) and Stulpen (cuffs or sleeves).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is Beinstulpe, while the plural is Beinstulpen. Although it can be used in the singular, it is most commonly used in the plural to refer to a pair.
Did you know?
- In traditional German folk costumes, similar leg coverings known as Gamaschen are used, which differ from Beinstulpen by being made of heavier leather or wool.
- The term Beinstulpen has a linguistic twin in Handstulpen, which refers to matching wrist warmers.
- The word Stulpen is related to the verb stulpen, which means to fold something over, describing the way the fabric is pulled up and folded over the ankle.
Examples in context
- Ich trage gerne Beinwärmer im Winter.I like wearing leg warmers in winter.
- Ich finde Stulpen total cool!I think leg warmers are really cool!
- Trägst du Beinlinge zum Tanzen?Do you wear leg warmers for dancing?
- Ich brauche neue Beinstulpen für das Training.I need new leg warmers for training.
- Die Beinstulpen sind aus grauer Wolle.The leg warmers are made of gray wool.
- Sie trägt warme Beinstulpen unter ihrer Hose.She is wearing warm leg warmers under her pants.
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are shopping for winter clothes.
- LauraLukas, schau mal, diese Beinstulpen sind sehr hübsch.Lukas, look, these leg warmers are very pretty.
- LukasDie passen gut zu deiner Jacke, Laura.They go well with your jacket, Laura.
- LauraSollen wir sie für den Winter kaufen?Should we buy them for the winter?
- LukasJa, die sehen sehr gemütlich aus.Yes, they look very cozy.
