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Nagel

nail

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Meaning of Nagel

metal fastener

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German[ˈnaːɡl̩]
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Nagel belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Nagelnail
Unordnungmess
Staubdust
Fleckstain
Mülltrash
Werkzeugtool
Waschbeckensink

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What's the difference between Nagel / Reißnagel / Fingernagel

🇩🇪German
Nagel

A thin wire nail (brad); a more specific/technical term for light fastening or upholstery, not the general word 'nail'.

A2Rarely

Für den Bilderrahmen verwendete er dünne Drahtstifte.

Для рамки он использовал тонкие проволочные гвозди.

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🇩🇪German
Reißnagel

A tack or pushpin used to pin paper to cork/notice boards; differs from a construction nail in shape and use.

A2Often

An der Pinnwand befestigte sie den Zettel mit einem Reißnagel.

На пробковую доску она прикрепила записку с помощью канцелярской кнопки.

F
🇩🇪German
Fingernagel

The nail on a finger — a biological/body-part term; a completely different meaning, not a metal fastener.

A2Very Often

Sie lackierte ihren Fingernagel rot.

Она покрасила ноготь на пальце в красный цвет.

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How to pronounce Nagel and what this word means

Nagel translation: nail. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Nagel

[ˈnaːɡl̩]

Nagel translation

nail

Nagel transcription

[ˈnaːɡl̩]

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Nagel meaning: what does it mean?

kurzer metallischer Befestigungsstift

Nagel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Nagel is pronounced as [ˈnaːɡl̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Nagel part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, Nagel (nail) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Nagel part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, Nagel (nail) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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