In German
Zehe
Meaning: toe
Example sentences
IchhabemirdieZehegestoßen.
I stubbed my toe.
SiehatzehnZehen.
She has ten toes.
DerkleineZehtutweh.
The little toe hurts.
Grammar note
“Die Zehe” is feminine, though a shorter masculine form “der Zeh” is also common in everyday speech, especially for “der kleine Zeh” (the little toe).
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Zehe” (toe) with “Knoblauchzehe” (a clove of garlic) — same word, different context, but garlic cloves are never body parts!
Quick check
Which word means “toe”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “Zehe” always feminine?
The dictionary form is feminine (“die Zehe”), but a shorter masculine form “der Zeh” is very common in speech.
What's the plural of “Zehe”?
“Die Zehen”.