der Damenschuh
women's shoe
A shoe that is made specifically for women in its shape, size, and design.
EXAMPLE
Im Schaufenster war ein eleganter roter Damenschuh ausgestellt.
An elegant red women's shoe was displayed in the shop window.
der Damenschuh
women's shoe
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is composed of 'Damen' (plural of 'die Dame' (lady), a formal term for woman) and 'Schuh' (shoe). The '-n' in 'Damen' is a typical linking element that connects the two parts of the word.
EXAMPLE
Sie sucht elegante Damenschuhe für die Hochzeit.
She is looking for elegant women's shoes for the wedding.
Use in the plural
Although the word occurs in the singular, it is very often used in the plural ('Damenschuhe' (women's shoes)) or in the phrase 'ein Paar Damenschuhe' (a pair of women's shoes), since shoes are usually bought and worn in pairs.
EXAMPLE
Ich brauche ein neues Paar Damenschuhe für den Winter.
I need a new pair of women's shoes for the winter.
Typical adjectives
'Damenschuh' (women's shoe) is often combined with adjectives that describe appearance or function. Common examples are 'elegante' (elegant), 'hochhackige' (high-heeled), 'flache' (flat), or 'bequeme' (comfortable) women's shoes.
EXAMPLE
Für lange Spaziergänge sind bequeme Damenschuhe unerlässlich.
Comfortable women's shoes are essential for long walks.
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