Example: Wir gehen heute zu Fuß zum Supermarkt einkaufen.
Definition
"Zu Fuß" is a German phrase meaning to travel by walking on foot rather than using any vehicle. It is commonly used to describe going somewhere by walking, as in the example sentence: 'Wir gehen heute zu Fuß zum Supermarkt einkaufen,' which means 'We are going to walk to the supermarket today.'
Translations
on foot
a pie
te voet
a peu
à pied
Etymology
The phrase "zu Fuß" comes from the German words 'zu' meaning 'to' or 'by' and 'Fuß' meaning 'foot.' It literally translates to 'by foot,' emphasizing movement using one's feet. Did you know that this phrase has been used in German for centuries to distinguish walking from other means of transport?
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on foot