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sneaker
A sporty, comfortable shoe for everyday wear that was originally developed for sports. It typically has a flexible rubber sole and is made from materials such as leather, fabric, or synthetic materials.
Zu seinem Anzug trug er provokant weiße Sneaker.
He provocatively wore white sneakers with his suit.
'Sneaker' is a direct loanword from English. It is pronounced the same way in German and has become an established common term for sporty casual shoes.
Ich brauche neue Sneaker für den Frühling.
I need new sneakers for spring.
This word belongs to modern everyday language and is used by people of all age groups. It sounds more fashionable and more specific than the older term 'Turnschuh' (gym shoe/trainer).
Sie trägt am liebsten bequeme Jeans und Sneaker.
She likes wearing comfortable jeans and sneakers best.
In everyday language, sneakers are usually 'getragen' (worn) or 'angezogen' (put on). When buying them, you simply say 'Sneaker kaufen' (to buy sneakers).
Er trägt seine Lieblingssneaker fast jeden Tag.
He wears his favorite sneakers almost every day.
shoe
'Schuh' and 'Sneaker' both belong to the category of footwear. 'Schuh' is the general term and can mean dress shoes, winter shoes, sports shoes, or many other types. 'Sneaker' is a specific type of shoe: sporty, comfortable, and often worn in everyday life. The words can be confused because every sneaker is a shoe, but not every shoe is a sneaker. If the type does not matter, 'Schuh' fits. If you mean the sporty everyday shoe, 'Sneaker' is more precise.
Im Bus sieht er, dass seine neuen Sneaker schon wieder schmutzig sind.
On the bus, he sees that his new sneakers are already dirty again.
Für den Termin morgen brauche ich einen sauberen Schuh und keine alten Hausschuhe.
For the appointment tomorrow, I need a clean shoe, not old slippers.