Zehe

See also: zehe

German

Alternative forms

• Zeh

Etymology

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From Middle High German zēhe, from Old High German zēha, from an original *tēha, from Proto-Germanic *taihwǭ (“toe”), from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (“to point out”). Compare Dutch teen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡seːə/

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Noun

Zehe f (genitive Zehe, plural Zehen)

1. clove (of garlic and similar plants)
2. (regional) toe

Usage notes

Zehe as meaning “toe” is universally understood, but rare in most regions. The form is common in Saxony (and bordering parts of East Central Germany) as well as parts of Austria. The more widespread form is Zeh (of masculine gender).

Derived terms

• Fußzehe
• Knoblauchzehe

Related terms

• Zehengänger
• Zehenspitze
• Zehennagel

Further reading

• “Zehe” in Duden online

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Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Zehe, Dutch teen, English toe.

Noun

Zehe m (plural Zehe)

1. toe