NOUN

Nagel/ˈnaːɡl̩/nail (hardware); fingernail; toenail

Nagel is a German noun that means nail (hardware), fingernail, or toenail. It is pronounced /ˈnaːɡl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Nägel".

Definitions

1.a small metal spike with a sharp end, used for fastening things(hardware/tool)

a.metal nail (for woodwork etc.)

Er schlägt einen Nagel in die Wand.He is driving a nail into the wall.

2.hard, flat covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger or toe(body/anatomy)

a.fingernail or toenail

Sie hat sich den Nagel abgebrochen.She broke her nail.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Nageldie Nägel
Genitivedes Nagelsder Nägel
Dativedem Nagelden Nägeln
Accusativeden Nageldie Nägel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Nagel" mean in English?
"Nagel" means nail (hardware), fingernail, or toenail. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Nagel"?
"Nagel" is pronounced /ˈnaːɡl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Nagel" der, die, or das?
"Nagel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Nagel"?
The plural of "Nagel" is "Nägel".
What part of speech is "Nagel"?
"Nagel" is a noun in German.

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