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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.
sock
'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.
Zu ihrem Rock trägt Anna heute schwarze Strümpfe.
Anna is wearing black stockings with her skirt today.
Nach dem Sport war eine Socke in meiner Tasche verschwunden.
After sports, one sock had disappeared in my bag.