das Hufeisen
Translation
horseshoe
Examples
Ein Hufeisen soll Glück bringen.
A horseshoe is said to bring good luck.
Der Schmied befestigt das Hufeisen am Huf.
The farrier attaches the horseshoe to the hoof.
Grammar Patterns
to nail a horseshoe to the door as a lucky charm ein Hufeisen als Glücksbringer an die Tür nageln
Similar Words
Glücksbringer (lucky charm)
Etymology
Composed of 'Huf' (hoof) and 'Eisen' (iron). Literally 'hoof iron'.
Memory Tips
Picture an iron shoe for a horse's hoof. It's a common symbol of good luck.