Zehen
The German word for toes is Zehen.
The word Zehen refers to the five digits found on each human foot.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of Zehen is Zehe. In the dative plural, the word Zehen takes an additional -n ending, resulting in den Zehen.
Did you know?
- The German word for the big toe, Großzehe, follows the exact same linguistic logic as the word for thumb, Großfinger, creating a perfect structural symmetry between the hands and feet.
- The phrase auf Zehenspitzen is used not just for stealth, but also to describe a state of extreme nervousness or anticipation.
- The German word Zehe is a linguistic relative of the English word 'toe'. Both derive from an ancient Proto-Germanic root referring to a digit.
Examples in context
- Pass auf deine Zehen auf.Watch your toes.This sentence demonstrates how to use Zehen when giving a warning.Tatoeba #1139017 by samueldora, translation #274479 by CK
- Er wackelte mit den Zehen.He wiggled his toes.This sentence shows how to use Zehen when describing a wiggling motion.Tatoeba #2498974 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2496206 by Hybrid
- Sie wackelte mit den Zehen.She wriggled her toes.This sentence shows how to use Zehen when describing a wriggling motion.Tatoeba #2498973 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2182109 by Hybrid
- Ich habe mir gestern meine Zehen gestoßen.I stubbed my toes yesterday.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are looking at a photo of a baby.
- MaximilianSchau dir die kleinen Zehen an!Look at those little toes!
- SarahDie sind wirklich so süß.They really are so cute.
- MaximilianIch glaube, er hat zehn Zehen.I think he has ten toes.
- SarahJa, alles sieht perfekt aus.Yes, everything looks perfect.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
