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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.
sneaker / athletic shoe
Sneaker and Turnschuh can both refer to a comfortable everyday shoe with a sporty appearance. Sneaker usually emphasizes fashionable casual wear, while Turnschuh can also refer to a shoe actually worn for sports. The distinction is not fixed, however.
Zu seiner neuen Jeans trägt Paul weiße Sneaker.
Paul wears white sneakers with his new jeans.
Für das Training in der Halle trägt Paul feste Turnschuhe.
Paul wears sturdy athletic shoes for training in the gym.
