Nomen

das Stiefelfett

boot polish, dubbin, boot grease

Ich brauche Stiefelfett für meine Wanderschuhe.

I need boot polish for my hiking boots.

Tragen Sie das Stiefelfett dünn auf.

Apply the boot polish thinly.

to use ((sth.)) Ich benutze Stiefelfett für meine Schuhe.

to apply ((sth.)) Man trägt das Stiefelfett dünn auf.

Synonyms: Schuhcreme, Schuhwichse

A compound of 'Stiefel' (boot) and 'Fett' (grease, fat). Literally 'boot grease'.

Imagine applying 'fat' (Fett) to your 'boots' (Stiefel) to make them waterproof. This helps remember its purpose.

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