NOUN
Fuß/fuːs/foot; bottom; foot (measurement)
Fuß is a German noun that means foot, bottom, or foot (measurement). It is pronounced /fuːs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Füße".
Definitions
1.the lower extremity of the leg on which a person stands or walks(body part)
a.human foot
Mein rechter Fuß tut weh, weil ich viel gelaufen bin.—My right foot hurts because I walked a lot.
2.bottom or base of something(location/position)
a.foot of a mountain or hill
Am Fuß des Berges beginnt der Wanderweg.—The hiking trail begins at the foot of the mountain.
3.foot as a unit of length (Maßeinheit, besonders im angelsächsischen Raum)(measurement)
a.imperial unit (about 30,48 cm)
Das Brett ist drei Fuß lang.—The board is three feet long.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Fuß | die Füße |
| Genitive | des Fußes | der Füße |
| Dative | dem Fuß | den Füßen |
| Accusative | den Fuß | die Füße |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fuß" mean in English?
- "Fuß" means foot, bottom, or foot (measurement). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fuß"?
- "Fuß" is pronounced /fuːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fuß" der, die, or das?
- "Fuß" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Fuß"?
- The plural of "Fuß" is "Füße".
- What part of speech is "Fuß"?
- "Fuß" is a noun in German.
