Pfütze

puddle

noun PFUET-tse Rare

Usage Note

Pfütze is feminine (die Pfütze). Used for any small pool of rainwater or liquid on the ground; children jumping in Pfützen is a universal German childhood image, and durch die Pfützen springen is a common joyful childhood activity referenced in literature and advertising.

Examples

"Nach dem Regen hüpfte das Kind durch die Pfützen."

Natural Translation

After the rain the child jumped through the puddles.

Literal Translation

After the rain jumped the child through the puddles.

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