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How do you say "wrench" in German?
der Schraubenschlüssel
In German, "wrench" is der Schraubenschlüssel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHROW-ben-shlue-sel', with 'ü' sounding like 'ew'.
Grammar notes
der Schraubenschlüssel is masculine. Plural: der Schraubenschlüssel.
Example sentence
Der Klempner drehte die Schraube mit einem Schraubenschlüssel.
The plumber turned the bolt with a wrench.
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How to remember der Schraubenschlüssel
A compound of Schraube (screw) and Schlüssel (key) — a wrench is literally the 'key' that turns a bolt.
Related words
- hammer der Hammer
- screw die Schraube
- screwdriver der Schraubenzieher
- saw die Säge
- drill die Übung
- wire der Draht
- glue der Kleber
- plastic der Kunststoff
- rubber der Kautschuk
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Questions about der Schraubenschlüssel
How do you say "wrench" in German?
In German, "wrench" is der Schraubenschlüssel. It is a noun.
Is der Schraubenschlüssel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Schraubenschlüssel is masculine. Plural: der Schraubenschlüssel.
How is der Schraubenschlüssel used in a sentence?
Use der Schraubenschlüssel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Klempner drehte die Schraube mit einem Schraubenschlüssel. (The plumber turned the bolt with a wrench.).
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