Schuh
shoe
The word 'Schuh' is the German translation for 'shoe'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to a footwear that covers the foot and is typically worn for protection and comfort. It is used in sentences such as 'Ich brauche neue Schuhe' which translates to 'I need new shoes'.
Example sentences using: Schuh
Ich habe einen neuen Schuh gekauft
I bought a new shoe
This phrase is using 'Schuh' to express a shopping experience. In German, singular usage such as 'einen Schuh' may refer to a pair of shoes, depending on context.
Der Schuh drückt
The shoe is pressing
This is a German idiom, literally translated as 'the shoe is pressing'. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'if the shoe fits' and can be used to mean that if a description applies to you, then accept it.
Der Schuh ist zu groß
The shoe is too big
This phrase is straightforward, using 'Schuh' in a context of fitting. In English and German, the comparative 'too' is used to describe an excessive amount, in this case, size.