Usage Note
Strumpfhose refers to full-length tights/pantyhose, covering waist to toe. Distinct from Strümpfe (stockings) and Socken (socks). Very common in women's everyday wear in cooler months.
Examples
"Bei dem Wetter zieht sie lieber eine dicke Strumpfhose an."
Natural Translation
In this weather she prefers to put on thick tights.
Literal Translation
In this weather puts she rather a thick tights on.
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