die Ferse
Translation
heel
Examples
Ich habe Schmerzen in der Ferse.
I have pain in my heel.
Er ist ihr immer auf den Fersen.
He is always on her heels.
Grammar Patterns
to be on ((sb.'s)) heels to be close behind someone The police are on the thief's heels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hacke
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'fersana'. It shares roots with the Old English 'fiersn'.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Ferse' with the English word 'fierce'. Imagine a fierce pain in your heel to remember the word.