The idea
In this set, “der Riss” (tear or crack), “die Delle” (dent), “die Feuchtigkeit” (moisture), “die Kante” (edge), “die Verpackung” (packaging), “das Klebeband” (adhesive tape) 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 Riss | die Risse | tear or crack |
| die Delle | die Dellen | dent |
| die Feuchtigkeit | — | moisture |
| die Kante | die Kanten | edge |
| die Verpackung | die Verpackungen | packaging |
| das Klebeband | die Klebebänder | adhesive tape |
Examples
- Der Riss verläuft quer über den Deckel.The tear runs across the lid.
- An der linken Ecke ist eine deutliche Delle.There is a clear dent at the left corner.
- Die Feuchtigkeit ist nur außen sichtbar.The moisture is visible only on the outside.
- Eine Kante des Kartons ist zusammengedrückt.One edge of the box is crushed.
- Die Verpackung sieht anders aus als auf dem Versandfoto.The packaging looks different from the shipping photo.
- Das Klebeband hat sich an zwei Stellen gelöst.The adhesive tape has come loose in two places.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Riss” and “die Delle” as interchangeable labels: here they mean tear or crack and dent. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „tear or crack“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Riss
der Riss means tear or crack in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Delle“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Dellen
die Dellen. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The packaging looks different from the shipping photo.
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Die Verpackung sieht anders aus als auf dem Versandfoto.
Die Verpackung sieht anders aus als auf dem Versandfoto. — The packaging looks different from the shipping photo. 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 „tear or crack“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Delle“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The packaging looks different from the shipping photo.
Die Verpackung sieht anders aus als auf dem Versandfoto.
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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 a parcel’s visible condition in three German sentences, using “der Riss”, “die Delle” and “die Feuchtigkeit” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Risse”).