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Fuß

English translation of Fuß

foot

The German word for foot is 'Fuß'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking. It can also be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase 'to put one's foot in one's mouth', which means to say something foolish or embarrassing.


Example sentences using: Fuß

Ich habe meinen Fuß verletzt.

English translation of Ich habe meinen Fuß verletzt.

I injured my foot.

This sentence is used when you want to express that you have hurt your foot. The verb 'verletzt' is used in past tense to indicate an injury.

Mein Fuß schmerzt.

English translation of Mein Fuß schmerzt.

My foot hurts.

This example demonstrates how to express discomfort or pain in a particular part of the body, in this case, the foot. 'Schmerzt' is a verb, meaning 'hurts'.

Der Ball hat meinen Fuß getroffen.

English translation of Der Ball hat meinen Fuß getroffen.

The ball hit my foot.

This phrase could be used in the context of playing a sport where a ball has accidentally hit your foot. 'Getroffen' is the past tense of 'treffen', which means 'to hit'.

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