The idea
In this set, “der Schnellhefter” (slim document folder), “das Heft” (exercise book), “das Lineal” (ruler), “der Anspitzer” (pencil sharpener), “der Radiergummi” (eraser), “das Deckblatt” (cover sheet) 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 Schnellhefter | die Schnellhefter | slim document folder |
| das Heft | die Hefte | exercise book |
| das Lineal | die Lineale | ruler |
| der Anspitzer | die Anspitzer | pencil sharpener |
| der Radiergummi | die Radiergummis | eraser |
| das Deckblatt | die Deckblätter | cover sheet |
Examples
- Der Schnellhefter soll laut Liste blau sein.According to the list, the document folder should be blue.
- Für dieses Fach ist ein kariertes Heft angegeben.A squared exercise book is listed for this subject.
- Das Lineal passt nur quer in das Mäppchen.The ruler fits into the pencil case only sideways.
- Der Anspitzer hat einen kleinen Auffangbehälter.The pencil sharpener has a small collecting container.
- Ein Radiergummi liegt bereits im vorderen Fach.An eraser is already in the front compartment.
- Auf dem Deckblatt fehlen noch Name und Klasse.The name and class are still missing from the cover sheet.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Schnellhefter” and “das Heft” as interchangeable labels: here they mean slim document folder and exercise book. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
Try it yourself
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „slim document folder“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Schnellhefter
der Schnellhefter means slim document folder in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Heft“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Hefte
die Hefte. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: An eraser is already in the front compartment.
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Ein Radiergummi liegt bereits im vorderen Fach.
Ein Radiergummi liegt bereits im vorderen Fach. — An eraser is already in the front compartment. 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 „slim document folder“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „das Heft“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: An eraser is already in the front compartment.
Ein Radiergummi liegt bereits im vorderen Fach.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with school materials lists in three German sentences, using “der Schnellhefter”, “das Heft” and “das Lineal” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Schnellhefter”).