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How do you say "fishing rod" in German?
die Angelrute
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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