der Wanderschuh
hiking boot
A sturdy shoe suitable for hikes and longer walks in nature.
EXAMPLE
Für die Bergtour brauche ich bequeme Wanderschuhe mit gutem Profil.
For the mountain hike, I need comfortable hiking boots with good traction.
der Wanderschuh
hiking boot
der Wanderschuh, die Wanderschuhe
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Wanderschuh, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wanderschuhe |
| genitive | des Wanderschuhes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wanderschuh | die Wanderschuhe |
| accusative | den Wanderschuh | die Wanderschuhe |
| dative | dem Wanderschuh | den Wanderschuhen |
| genitive | des Wanderschuhes des Wanderschuhs | der Wanderschuhe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Wanderschuh' (hiking boot) is made up of 'Wander-' (hiking) and 'Schuh' (shoe). The first component shows that the shoe is intended for hiking.
EXAMPLE
Für den Ausflug ins Mittelgebirge hat sie sich neue Wanderschuhe gekauft.
For the trip to the low mountain range, she bought new hiking boots.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'wasserdichter Wanderschuh' (waterproof hiking boot), 'stabiler Wanderschuh' (sturdy hiking boot), and 'Wanderschuhe einlaufen' (to break in hiking boots). The verb 'einlaufen' (to break in) describes wearing new shoes several times before a longer hike.
EXAMPLE
Vor der mehrtägigen Tour sollte man neue Wanderschuhe gründlich einlaufen.
Before the multi-day hike, you should thoroughly break in your new hiking boots.
Outdoor gear context
'Wanderschuh' (hiking boot) often appears together with information about the terrain, weather, or sole tread. This gives a more precise description of what the shoe is suitable for.
EXAMPLE
Bei nassem und steinigem Gelände ist ein Wanderschuh mit rutschfester Sohle besonders wichtig.
In wet and rocky terrain, a hiking boot with a non-slip sole is especially important.
In real life
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