knöchelfrei

ankle-baring (fashion)

English translations

  1. 01

    ankle-free

  2. 02

    without ankle socks

Word details

German meaning
So kurz, dass die Knöchel sichtbar sind (z.B. Hose).
English meaning
ankle-length
German example
Sie trägt eine knöchelfreie Hose im Sommer.
English example
She wears ankle-length trousers in the summer.

Example sentences with “knöchelfrei”

  1. Im Sommer trage ich gerne knöchelfreie Hosen. (In summer, I like wearing ankle-baring trousers.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a modern term?

Yes, it describes a modern fashion trend where trousers are cut slightly shorter.