The idea
Use der Fuß for the nominative singular, den Fuß for the accusative, dem Fuß for the dative, and des Fußes for the genitive. In the dative plural use den Füßen.
| Kasus | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Fuß | die Füße |
| Akkusativ | den Fuß | die Füße |
| Dativ | dem Fuß | den Füßen |
| Genitiv | des Fußes | der Füße |
Meaning and useful combinations
Fuß forms Füße with an umlaut. Zu Fuß means on foot and is a fixed phrase without an article.
Useful combinations: zu Fuß gehen; auf einem Fuß; der Fußweg. Practise each as a complete phrase; the article belongs to the noun even when an adjective comes between them.
Article check: nominative singular
die Fußder FußThis check asks for the nominative singular: der Fuß. In the meaning taught here, Fuß is masculine. The nominative plural is die Füße. Learn both forms together; an English translation does not determine German gender.
Examples
- Der rechte Fuß passt kaum in den engen Schuh.The right foot barely fits in the tight shoe.
- Ich setze den Fuß vorsichtig auf die Stufe.I carefully place my foot on the step.
- Mit dem Fuß halte ich die Tür offen.I hold the door open with my foot.
- Die Form des Fußes wurde auf Papier gezeichnet.The shape of the foot was drawn on paper.
- Nach der Wanderung sind unsere Füße müde.Our feet are tired after the hike.
- Unter den Füßen knirscht der trockene Kies.The dry gravel crunches underfoot.
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Watch out
Do not transfer the gender of a translated word into German. The basic learning pair is der Fuß — die Füße. Fuß forms Füße with an umlaut. Zu Fuß means on foot and is a fixed phrase without an article.
Try it yourself
___ Fuß (der / die / das)
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der
der: Fuß is masculine.
Plural: der Fuß → die ___
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Füße
Füße: the plural has the article die in the nominative and accusative.
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Fuß (dem / der)
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dem
dem: mit takes the dative, giving mit dem Fuß.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
___ Fuß (der / die / das)
Plural: der Fuß → die ___
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Fuß (dem / der)
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Read the six situations, identify Fuß and its forms, then complete the article, plural and dative checks without looking at the table.