Nadel/ˈnaːdl̩/needle; pin; pointer
Nadel is a German noun that means needle, pin, or pointer. It is pronounced /ˈnaːdl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Nadeln".
Definitions
1.a slender, pointed metal instrument used for sewing or injections(sewing, medicine)
a.sewing needle
Ich habe die Nadel und den Faden verloren.—I lost the needle and the thread.
b.injection needle
Der Arzt gibt ihr eine Spritze mit einer dünnen Nadel.—The doctor gives her an injection with a thin needle.
2.a needle-shaped leaf, especially of coniferous trees(botany)
a.pine needle
Im Herbst liegen viele Nadeln unter den Tannen.—In autumn, many needles lie beneath the fir trees.
3.pointer in gauges or clocks(instrument panel, clock)
a.gauge or dial pointer
Die Nadel am Tachometer zeigt 80 Kilometer pro Stunde an.—The needle on the speedometer shows 80 kilometers per hour.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Nadel | die Nadeln |
| Genitive | der Nadel | der Nadeln |
| Dative | der Nadel | den Nadeln |
| Accusative | die Nadel | die Nadeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nadel" mean in English?
- "Nadel" means needle, pin, or pointer. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nadel"?
- "Nadel" is pronounced /ˈnaːdl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nadel" der, die, or das?
- "Nadel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Nadel"?
- The plural of "Nadel" is "Nadeln".
- What part of speech is "Nadel"?
- "Nadel" is a noun in German.
