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stockings / socks
The plural of 'der Strumpf' (stocking/sock). These are items of clothing that cover the feet and usually also the lower legs or the whole leg. They are worn under trousers or with a skirt.
Im Winter trage ich immer dicke Strümpfe, um keine kalten Füße zu bekommen.
In winter I always wear thick socks so I don't get cold feet.
The word 'Strumpf' (stocking/sock) is the first part of the word 'Strumpfhose' (tights/pantyhose). A 'Strumpfhose' is basically a pair of trousers made of two stockings that also covers the upper part of the body.
Zum Kleid trägt sie im Winter lieber eine warme Strumpfhose.
In winter, she prefers to wear warm tights with the dress.
Since stockings or socks are almost always worn in pairs, in everyday language people usually speak of 'ein Paar Strümpfe' (a pair of socks/stockings). It is rare to mention just a single sock or stocking.
Ich brauche für die Wanderung ein neues Paar dicke Strümpfe.
I need a new pair of thick socks for the hike.
The form 'der Strümpfe' is the genitive plural. It is used to express a characteristic or belonging, usually in more formal language. It often comes after the noun it refers to.
Die Farbe der Strümpfe passte nicht zu ihren Schuhen.
The color of the stockings did not match her shoes.
