The idea
In this set, “die Schraube” (screw), “die Mutter” (nut for a bolt), “die Unterlegscheibe” (washer), “der Dübel” (wall plug), “der Nagel” (nail), “die Klammer” (clip or staple) 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 Schraube | die Schrauben | screw |
| die Mutter | die Muttern | nut for a bolt |
| die Unterlegscheibe | die Unterlegscheiben | washer |
| der Dübel | die Dübel | wall plug |
| der Nagel | die Nägel | nail |
| die Klammer | die Klammern | clip or staple |
Examples
- Die Schraube ist länger als in der Stückliste angegeben.The screw is longer than stated in the parts list.
- Die passende Mutter liegt im beschrifteten Fach.The matching nut is in the labeled compartment.
- Eine Unterlegscheibe fehlt in diesem Beutel.One washer is missing from this bag.
- Der Dübel auf der Zeichnung hat eine andere Form.The wall plug in the drawing has a different shape.
- Der Nagel ist sichtbar verbogen.The nail is visibly bent.
- Diese Klammer gehört nicht zum gezeigten Bauteil.This clip does not belong to the component shown.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Schraube” and “die Mutter” as interchangeable labels: here they mean screw and nut for a bolt. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „screw“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Schraube
die Schraube means screw in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Mutter“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Muttern
die Muttern. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The nail is visibly bent.
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Der Nagel ist sichtbar verbogen.
Der Nagel ist sichtbar verbogen. — The nail is visibly bent. 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 „screw“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Mutter“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The nail is visibly bent.
Der Nagel ist sichtbar verbogen.
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 workshop fasteners in three German sentences, using “die Schraube”, “die Mutter” and “die Unterlegscheibe” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Schrauben”).