der Schuh
shoe
Footwear that protects and supports the foot and usually consists of a sole and an upper part.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Schuh drückt mich am kleinen Zeh.
This shoe pinches my little toe.
der Schuh
shoe
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Meanings
sich den Schuh anziehen
to take it personally
To relate a usually negative statement or accusation to oneself and take responsibility for it.
EXAMPLE
Er hat niemanden direkt angesprochen, aber sie hat sich den Schuh sofort angezogen.
He didn't address anyone directly, but she immediately took it personally.
Usage tips
In compound words
The word 'Schuh' (shoe) is the basis for many specific types of shoes. Examples are 'der Hausschuh' (slipper), 'der Sportschuh' (sports shoe), 'der Wanderschuh' (hiking boot), or 'der Stiefel' (boot, as a type of high shoe).
EXAMPLE
Für die Bergtour brauchst du feste Wanderschuhe.
For the mountain hike, you need sturdy hiking boots.
Typical verbs
In everyday language, 'Schuh' (shoe) is often combined with certain verbs. The most important are: 'Schuhe anziehen' (to put on shoes), 'Schuhe ausziehen' (to take off shoes), and 'Schuhe zubinden' (to tie shoes).
EXAMPLE
Kannst du dir schon alleine die Schuhe zubinden?
Can you already tie your shoes by yourself?
Structure of the idiom
The idiom 'sich den Schuh anziehen' (to take it personally) is reflexive. The person who feels addressed appears with a reflexive pronoun in the dative: 'Ich ziehe mir den Schuh an.' (I'm taking it personally.)
EXAMPLE
Der Chef kritisierte Faulheit, aber nur mein Kollege zog sich den Schuh an.
The boss criticized laziness, but only my colleague took it personally.
In real life
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