der Fußstapfen
Translation
footprint, footstep
Examples
Er hinterließ tiefe Fußstapfen im Schnee.
He left deep footprints in the snow.
Sie will in die Fußstapfen ihrer Mutter treten.
She wants to follow in her mother's footsteps.
Grammar Patterns
in j-s Fußstapfen treten ((to follow in sb.'s footsteps)) to follow someone's example He followed in his father's footsteps.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spur (track), Abdruck (print)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fuß' (foot) and 'Stapfen' (a step or print). Literally 'foot-step'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Fuß' (foot) 'stomping' ('stapfen') on the ground, leaving a print.