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How do you say "nail" in German?
der Nagel
In German, "nail" is der Nagel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'NAH-gel', stress on the first syllable, with a short A.
Grammar notes
der Nagel is masculine. Plural: der Nägel.
Example sentence
Sie lackierte jeden Nagel knallrot.
She painted each nail bright red.
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How to remember der Nagel
This is closely related to the English word 'nail' itself, both words for a hard pointed fastener or fingertip.
Related words
- skull der Schädel
- spine die Wirbelsäule
- rib die Rippe
- skin die Haut
- elbow der Ellbogen
- wrist das Handgelenk
- ankle der Knöchel
- knee das Knie
- shoulder die Schulter
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Questions about der Nagel
How do you say "nail" in German?
In German, "nail" is der Nagel. It is a noun.
Is der Nagel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Nagel is masculine. Plural: der Nägel.
How is der Nagel used in a sentence?
Use der Nagel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie lackierte jeden Nagel knallrot. (She painted each nail bright red.).
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