Fußmatte

doormat, floor mat

noun FOOS-mat-e Rare

Usage Note

Fußmatte is the mat placed at the entrance of a home or room for wiping shoes. In German households removing shoes at the door (Schuhe ausziehen) is customary, making a good Fußmatte important. Also used for mats at transition areas inside the home.

Examples

"Bitte Schuhe auf der Fußmatte abstreifen, bevor du reinkommst."

Natural Translation

Please wipe your shoes on the doormat before you come in.

Literal Translation

Please shoes on the doormat strip-off, before you in-come.

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