The idea
In this set, “die Sohle” (sole), “der Absatz” (heel), “der Schnürsenkel” (shoelace), “die Lasche” (tongue or flap), “die Einlegesohle” (insole), “die Schnalle” (buckle) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Sohle | die Sohlen | sole |
| der Absatz | die Absätze | heel |
| der Schnürsenkel | die Schnürsenkel | shoelace |
| die Lasche | die Laschen | tongue or flap |
| die Einlegesohle | die Einlegesohlen | insole |
| die Schnalle | die Schnallen | buckle |
Examples
- Die Sohle löst sich vorne vom Schuh.The sole is coming away from the shoe at the front.
- Der rechte Absatz ist stärker abgenutzt.The right heel is more worn.
- Ein Schnürsenkel ist an der Spitze ausgefranst.One shoelace is frayed at the tip.
- Die Lasche rutscht beim Gehen zur Seite.The tongue slips to the side while walking.
- Diese Einlegesohle gehört zum linken Schuh.This insole belongs to the left shoe.
- Die Schnalle schließt nicht mehr vollständig.The buckle no longer closes completely.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Sohle” and “der Absatz” as interchangeable labels: here they mean sole and heel. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „sole“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Sohle
die Sohle means sole in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Absatz“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Absätze
die Absätze. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: This insole belongs to the left shoe.
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Diese Einlegesohle gehört zum linken Schuh.
Diese Einlegesohle gehört zum linken Schuh. — This insole belongs to the left shoe. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „sole“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Absatz“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: This insole belongs to the left shoe.
Diese Einlegesohle gehört zum linken Schuh.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with parts of shoes in three German sentences, using “die Sohle”, “der Absatz” and “der Schnürsenkel” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Sohlen”).