The idea
In this set, “der Tonkarton” (craft card), “der Filz” (felt), “die Perle” (bead), “die Schnur” (cord), “der Klebestift” (glue stick), “das Transparentpapier” (translucent paper) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| der Tonkarton | — | craft card |
| der Filz | die Filze | felt |
| die Perle | die Perlen | bead |
| die Schnur | die Schnüre | cord |
| der Klebestift | die Klebestifte | glue stick |
| das Transparentpapier | — | translucent paper |
Examples
- Der Tonkarton ist für die gefaltete Figur zu dick.The craft card is too thick for the folded figure.
- Der Filz liegt bereits in passenden Stücken auf dem Tisch.The felt is already on the table in suitably sized pieces.
- Diese Perle hat ein größeres Loch als die anderen.This bead has a larger hole than the others.
- Die Schnur reicht noch für zwei kurze Schlaufen.There is enough cord left for two short loops.
- Der Klebestift gehört zum Material der rechten Gruppe.The glue stick belongs to the materials for the group on the right.
- Das Transparentpapier lässt das Licht der Hintergrundfläche durch.The translucent paper lets through light from the background surface.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Tonkarton” and “der Filz” as interchangeable labels: here they mean craft card and felt. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „craft card“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Tonkarton
der Tonkarton means craft card in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Filz“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Filze
die Filze. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The glue stick belongs to the materials for the group on the right.
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Der Klebestift gehört zum Material der rechten Gruppe.
Der Klebestift gehört zum Material der rechten Gruppe. — The glue stick belongs to the materials for the group on the right. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „craft card“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Filz“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The glue stick belongs to the materials for the group on the right.
Der Klebestift gehört zum Material der rechten Gruppe.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with craft materials in three German sentences, using “der Tonkarton”, “der Filz” and “die Perle” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Filze”).