die Hausschuhe
the slippers
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ˈhaʊ̯sˌʃuːə/
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Cultural Note
Removing shoes at the door and putting on Hausschuhe is standard practice in German homes. Many households keep extra pairs of guest slippers (Gästehausschuhe). Walking through someone's home in outdoor shoes is considered very rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Zieh dir die Hausschuhe an.
Put on the slippers.
Wir haben Gästehaus schuhe für Besucher.
We have guest slippers for visitors.
Ohne Hausschuhe bekomme ich kalte Füße.
Without slippers I get cold feet.