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How do you say "eraser" in German?
der Radiergummi
In German, "eraser" is der Radiergummi.
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Pronunciation
rah-DEER-gum-ee. Radiergummi has stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Radiergummi is masculine. Plural is Radiergummis. It is a compound of radieren (to erase) and Gummi (rubber).
Example sentence
Der Radiergummi löscht Bleistift.
The eraser erases pencil.
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How to remember der Radiergummi
Radiergummi combines radieren (to erase) and Gummi (rubber). It's a rubber tool for mistakes.
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Questions about der Radiergummi
How do you say "eraser" in German?
In German, "eraser" is der Radiergummi. It is a noun.
Is der Radiergummi masculine or feminine?
Der Radiergummi is masculine. Plural is Radiergummis. It is a compound of radieren (to erase) and Gummi (rubber).
How is der Radiergummi used in a sentence?
Use der Radiergummi as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Radiergummi löscht Bleistift. (The eraser erases pencil.).
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