Hausschuhe
The German word for slippers is Hausschuhe.
The term Hausschuhe refers to comfortable shoes worn only inside the home.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Haus (house) and Schuhe (shoes), literally meaning house shoes.
Which one should you use?
While Hausschuhe refers to any indoor footwear, Pantoffeln is a more colloquial term often used for softer, more casual slippers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Hausschuh, though it is most commonly used in the plural Hausschuhe.
Did you know?
- In the past, the term Pantoffel was sometimes used in a metaphorical sense to describe a husband who is dominated by his wife.
- In Germany, wearing outdoor shoes inside someone's home is often considered impolite, making Hausschuhe an essential item for guests to change into.
- In some Southern German regions, you might hear the word Hausschuhe replaced by Stubenschuhe, where Stube refers to a cozy living room or parlor.
Examples in context
- Ich habe deine Hausschuhe unter dem Bett gefunden.I found your slippers under the bed.This sentence shows how to use Hausschuhe to describe finding them under a bed.Tatoeba #2328292 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2327234 by CK
- Als ich heute aufwachte, gähnte ich, streckte mich dann, rieb mir den Schlaf aus den Augen und zog meine Hausschuhe an.When I woke up today, I yawned, stretched, rubbed the sleep out of my eyes, and put on a pair of slippers.This sentence illustrates the use of Hausschuhe when describing a morning routine.Tatoeba #1953446 by Tamy, translation #1953441 by _undertoad
- Wo sind meine Hausschuhe?Where are my slippers?This sentence demonstrates how to ask about the location of one's Hausschuhe.Tatoeba #6677265 by felix63, translation #2646189 by CK
- Hast du meine Latschen gesehen?Did you see my slippers?
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Example conversation
Julian and Julia are in their living room on a cold evening.
- JulianMir sind die Füße kalt.My feet are cold.
- JuliaSuch doch deine Hausschuhe im Schrank.Why don't you look for your slippers in the closet.
- JulianIch finde meine Hausschuhe nicht.I cannot find my slippers.
- JuliaSie liegen dort unter dem Sofa.They are lying there under the sofa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
