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How do you say "glue" in German?
der Kleber
In German, "glue" is der Kleber.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KLAY-ber', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
der Kleber is masculine. Plural: der Kleber.
Example sentence
Sie klebte die Teile mit Kleber zusammen.
She stuck the pieces together with glue.
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How to remember der Kleber
It comes from 'kleben', to stick, so picture something clay-like that clings stubbornly to your fingers.
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Questions about der Kleber
How do you say "glue" in German?
In German, "glue" is der Kleber. It is a noun.
Is der Kleber masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Kleber is masculine. Plural: der Kleber.
How is der Kleber used in a sentence?
Use der Kleber as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie klebte die Teile mit Kleber zusammen. (She stuck the pieces together with glue.).
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