shoe sole
die Schuhsohle, die Schuhsohlen
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shoe sole
The bottom part of a shoe that separates the foot from the ground and comes into contact with the ground when walking.
Die Schuhsohle meines linken Stiefels ist an der Ferse abgelaufen.
The sole of my left boot is worn down at the heel.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schuhsohlen |
| genitive | der Schuhsohle |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schuhsohle | die Schuhsohlen |
| accusative | die Schuhsohle | die Schuhsohlen |
| dative | der Schuhsohle | den Schuhsohlen |
| genitive | der Schuhsohle | der Schuhsohlen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schuhsohle' (shoe sole) is made up of 'Schuh' (shoe) and 'Sohle' (sole). The base word 'Sohle' refers to the bottom part that comes into contact with the ground when it is part of a shoe.
Die Schuhsohle dieses Wanderschuhs ist besonders robust.
The sole of these hiking shoes is particularly durable.
Common collocations with 'Schuhsohle' (shoe sole) describe its condition or a repair: A shoe sole can be worn down, damaged, or loose and may need to be replaced.
Er brachte die Schuhe zum Schuster, weil sich die Schuhsohle gelöst hatte.
He took the shoes to the cobbler because the sole had come loose.
The material is often mentioned with 'Schuhsohle' (shoe sole), especially when describing shoes. Common collocations include 'Schuhsohle aus Gummi' (rubber shoe sole), 'Schuhsohle aus Leder' (leather shoe sole), and 'dicke Schuhsohle' (thick shoe sole).
Die Schuhe haben eine rutschfeste Schuhsohle aus Gummi.
The shoes have a non-slip rubber sole.
