der Gummistiefel
Translation
rubber boot, wellington boot, gumboot
Examples
Bei Regen trage ich Gummistiefel.
I wear rubber boots when it rains.
Die Gummistiefel sind schmutzig.
The rubber boots are dirty.
Grammar Patterns
to wear ((sth.)) to wear rubber boots
to stand in ((sth.)) to stand in rubber boots He is standing in the water in rubber boots.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Regenstiefel (rain boot)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Gummi' (rubber) and 'Stiefel' (boot).
Memory Tips
Literally 'rubber boot'. Think of a 'gummy' boot, flexible and perfect for splashing in puddles.