Socken
The English phrase "socks" is translated into German as Socken.
Socken is used to refer to standard socks.
Which one should you use?
While Socken usually refers to standard socks, Strümpfe is often used for longer stockings or more formal hosiery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Socken is die Socke. You can also use the diminutive form Söckchen to refer to small or cute socks.
Did you know?
- The etymological root of Socken suggests it may have originated from a language in Asia Minor, meaning the word's history traces back far beyond Europe.
- When describing socks that have lost their shape, a German speaker might describe them as ausgelatscht, a word usually reserved for old, worn-out shoes.
- The word Socken belongs to a class of nouns that are almost exclusively used in the plural in daily conversation, similar to 'scissors' or 'pants' in English.
Examples in context
- Tom zog Socken an.Tom put some socks on.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting on Socken.Tatoeba #2655163 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10569614 by sundown
- Wo sind deine Socken?Where are your socks?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's Socken.Tatoeba #8661942 by Melang, translation #7000348 by Eccles17
- Ziehe deine Socken an!Put your socks on.This sentence is useful for giving a command to put on Socken.Tatoeba #2406275 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6770281 by CK
- Bitte bringen Sie mir die Socken.Please bring me the socks.
- 165 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are packing for a hiking trip.
- LukasHast du die Wander-Socken eingepackt?Did you pack the hiking socks?
- HannahJa, sie liegen schon im Rucksack.Yes, they are already in the backpack.
- LukasBrauchst du noch neue Socken?Do you need any new socks?
- HannahNein, meine alten Socken sind noch gut.No, my old socks are still good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Socken, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
