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der Lockenstab

curling tongs

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derder Lockenstabm
Meaning of der Lockenstab

a heated tool used to make hair curl

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German/deːɐ̯ ˈlɔkn̩ʃtat/
Russian transcription[ˈplojkə]
curling iron
der Lockenstab - curling tongs
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der Lockenstab with Russian translation

der Lockenstab usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

С помощью плойки она делает локоны.

Mit dem Lockenstab macht sie Locken.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Плойка лежит рядом с зеркалом.

Der Lockenstab liegt neben dem Spiegel.

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der Lockenstab belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Lockenstabплойка
Hemdрубашка
Rockюбка
Hoseбрюки
Hoseбрюки
Jeanshoseджинсы
kurze Hoseшорты

der Lockenstab synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Lockenstab / Lockenstäbeisen / elektrische Lockenzange / Haarlockenstab / Lockenwickler / Föhn

L
🇩🇪German
Lockenstäbeisen

A rare and somewhat old-fashioned word for a curling iron; sounds like a casual or home-style term.

A2Rarely
E
🇩🇪German
elektrische Lockenzange

A common descriptive term that emphasizes it is an electric curling tong.

A2Often
H
🇩🇪German
Haarlockenstab

A neutral standard term for a tool that curls hair; sounds slightly more technical.

A2Often
L
🇩🇪German
Lockenwickler

This is not a curling iron, but hair rollers: items for curling hair without direct heat or with a different method.

A2Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Föhn

This is a hair dryer, a tool for drying hair; it can be used for styling with attachments, but it is not a curling iron.

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
Glätteisen

This is a hair straightener; it can sometimes create curls too, but its main purpose is different.

A2Very Often

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How to pronounce der Lockenstab and what this word means

der Lockenstab means curling tongs. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Lockenstab

/deːɐ̯ ˈlɔkn̩ʃtat/

der Lockenstab translation

curling tongs

der Lockenstab examples

Mit dem Lockenstab macht sie Locken.

der Lockenstab transcription

/deːɐ̯ ˈlɔkn̩ʃtat/

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der Lockenstab meaning: what does it mean?

ein erhitztes Gerät, mit dem man Haare lockt

der Lockenstab pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

der Lockenstab is pronounced as /deːɐ̯ ˈlɔkn̩ʃtat/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

der Lockenstab definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Mit dem Lockenstab macht sie Locken. Translation: С помощью плойки она делает локоны.

Is der Lockenstab part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, der Lockenstab (curling iron) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is der Lockenstab part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, der Lockenstab (curling iron) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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