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die Socke
sock
A piece of clothing worn on the foot, usually under shoes.
example
Ich finde die zweite Socke einfach nicht.
I simply can't find the second sock.
die Socke
sock
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Meanings
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Fixed expression
The idiom 'von den Socken sein' (to be blown away) is a fixed unit and means 'to be very surprised'. The person who is surprised is the subject of the sentence together with the verb 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Als ich den Preis sah, war ich total von den Socken.
When I saw the price, I was totally blown away.
Register: colloquial language
The expression 'von den Socken sein' (to be blown away) is very colloquial. It is often used in informal conversations among friends or family to express strong amazement.
EXAMPLE
Du glaubst nicht, wen ich getroffen habe – du wärst von den Socken gewesen!
You won't believe who I met—you would have been blown away!
Typical collocations
In the literal sense, 'Socke' (sock) is often used in the combination 'ein Paar Socken' (a pair of socks), since socks are usually worn in pairs. Other typical verbs are 'Socken anziehen' (to put on socks) or 'Socken stricken' (to knit socks).
EXAMPLE
Ich brauche dringend ein neues Paar warme Socken für den Winter.
I urgently need a new pair of warm socks for winter.
Compare with
Socke vs Strümpfe
stockings / socks
'die Socke' and 'die Strümpfe' both refer to items of clothing for the feet. A sock is usually shorter and is often worn under shoes in everyday life. 'Strümpfe' is the plural of 'Strumpf' and often means longer items of clothing that can also cover the lower legs or legs. In everyday life, short foot coverings are usually called 'Socken'. 'Strümpfe' sounds more precise when they are longer or are worn with a skirt, dress, or more formal clothing. Learners may confuse the words because both are worn on the feet.
Socke
Nach dem Sport war eine Socke in meiner Tasche verschwunden.
After sports, one sock had disappeared in my bag.
Strümpfe
Zu ihrem Rock trägt Anna heute schwarze Strümpfe.
Anna is wearing black stockings with her skirt today.
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