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How do you say "fishing rod" in German?

die Angelrute

Noun Feminine

In German, "fishing rod" is die Angelrute.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'AHN-gel-roo-tuh', stress on the first syllable, with a long A and O.

Grammar notes

Die Angelrute is feminine. Plural: die Angelruten. Compound noun combining Angel (fishing) and Rute (rod).

Example sentence

Die Angelrute ist lang und flexibel.

The fishing rod is long and flexible.

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How to remember die Angelrute

Angel means fishing and Rute means rod. Together they form the tool used to catch fish.

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Questions about die Angelrute

How do you say "fishing rod" in German?

In German, "fishing rod" is die Angelrute. It is a noun.

Is die Angelrute masculine or feminine?

Die Angelrute is feminine. Plural: die Angelruten. Compound noun combining Angel (fishing) and Rute (rod).

How is die Angelrute used in a sentence?

Use die Angelrute as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Angelrute ist lang und flexibel. (The fishing rod is long and flexible.).

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