The idea
In this set, “die Luftpolsterfolie” (bubble wrap), “die Wellpappe” (corrugated cardboard), “das Füllmaterial” (packing filler), “der Kantenschutz” (edge protector), “die Versandtasche” (mailing envelope), “die Umreifung” (strapping) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| die Luftpolsterfolie | — | bubble wrap |
| die Wellpappe | — | corrugated cardboard |
| das Füllmaterial | die Füllmaterialien | packing filler |
| der Kantenschutz | — | edge protector |
| die Versandtasche | die Versandtaschen | mailing envelope |
| die Umreifung | die Umreifungen | strapping |
Examples
- Die Luftpolsterfolie liegt um den empfindlichen Rahmen.The bubble wrap is around the delicate frame.
- Die Wellpappe hat auf einer Seite eine offene Kante.The corrugated cardboard has an open edge on one side.
- Das Füllmaterial ist auf die beiden Hohlräume verteilt.The packing filler is distributed between the two empty spaces.
- Am rechten Rand fehlt der Kantenschutz.The edge protector is missing on the right edge.
- Die Versandtasche ist für dieses Heft zu schmal.The mailing envelope is too narrow for this booklet.
- Die Umreifung trägt eine eigene Kennzeichnung.The strapping has its own label.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Luftpolsterfolie” and “die Wellpappe” as interchangeable labels: here they mean bubble wrap and corrugated cardboard. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „bubble wrap“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Luftpolsterfolie
die Luftpolsterfolie means bubble wrap in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Wellpappe“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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Für diesen Gebrauch ist kein üblicher Zählplural angegeben.
—. A dash means that no ordinary count plural is taught for this use.
Write in German: The mailing envelope is too narrow for this booklet.
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Die Versandtasche ist für dieses Heft zu schmal.
Die Versandtasche ist für dieses Heft zu schmal. — The mailing envelope is too narrow for this booklet. 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 „bubble wrap“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Wellpappe“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Für diesen Gebrauch ist kein üblicher Zählplural angegeben.
Write in German: The mailing envelope is too narrow for this booklet.
Die Versandtasche ist für dieses Heft zu schmal.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with packaging materials in three German sentences, using “die Luftpolsterfolie”, “die Wellpappe” and “das Füllmaterial” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Füllmaterialien”).