Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Fuß

Translation (Übersetzung) foot
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fuːs]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
noun A1 body foot
The word 'Fuß' is a masculine noun. It refers to the body part at the end of the leg. It is also used in measurements (e.g., 'ein Fuß' = one foot, about 30.48 cm).

Fuß - German Nouns - Fuß Meaning - Fuß Translation - Fuß Nouns Examples

Fuß is a German Nouns

Learn Fuß meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Fuß is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Fuß Examples (Beispiele) in English

Fuß examples with English translations. See how to use Fuß in sentences. Fuß example sentences in English below.

Ich habe mir den Fuß verletzt.
I injured my foot.
Talking about a foot injury.
Sie steht auf eigenen Füßen.
She stands on her own feet.
Figurative: being independent.
Die Füße tun mir weh.
My feet hurt.
Expressing pain in the feet.

Fuß — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Fuß — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'der Fuß' as plural (e.g., 'die Fuß')
    die Füße
    The plural of 'Fuß' is 'Füße' with an umlaut.
  • Confusing 'Fuß' with 'Fuss' (Swiss spelling)
    Fuß
    In standard German, 'ß' is used after long vowels; 'Fuss' is Swiss.

Fuß Word Family - Fuß Related Words - Fuß Family Members

Fuß Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Fuß word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Fuß family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Fuß related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Füßchen
Meaning: little foot
Example: Das Baby hat kleine Füßchen.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Fußball
Meaning: soccer/football
Example: Er spielt gerne Fußball.
Noun
Fußgänger
Meaning: pedestrian
Example: Der Fußgänger überquert die Straße.
Noun

Fuß Usage - Fuß Collocations - Fuß Idioms - Fuß Synonyms - Fuß Antonyms

Fuß Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Fuß Collocations (Kollokationen)

Fuß collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Fuß word combinations and how to use Fuß with other words naturally.

sich den Fuß verletzen
to injure one's foot
High frequency
auf eigenen Füßen stehen
to stand on one's own feet
Medium frequency
mit dem Fuß aufstampfen
to stamp one's foot
Medium frequency

Fuß Idioms (Redewendungen)

Fuß idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Fuß with meanings and explanations. Master Fuß expressions used in everyday German.

kalte Füße bekommen
to get cold feet
To become nervous or hesitant about something.
sich die Füße vertreten
to stretch one's legs
To go for a short walk after sitting for a long time.
auf großem Fuß leben
to live in grand style
To live extravagantly or beyond one's means.

Fuß Synonyms (Synonyme)

Fuß synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Fuß and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Fuß similar words and their usage.

der Fuß
Meaning: foot
High similarity

Fuß Antonyms (Antonyme)

Fuß antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Fuß. Discover Fuß opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

die Hand
Meaning: hand

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Fuß Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Fuß semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Fuß. Explore Fuß related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Fuß contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Bein Zehe Schuh Socke Fußsohle

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