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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Nagel | die Nägel |
| Genitive | des Nagels | der Nägel |
| Dative | dem Nagel | den Nägeln |
| Accusative | den Nagel | die 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.
