Noun
der Deckel
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkəl/
lid, cap (the cover of a container)
B2
rank #4,488
plural Deckel
Meanings
Noun
- lid, cap (the cover of a container)
- headwear, hat
- cap (artificial upper limit or ceiling)
Example sentence
Wo ist der Deckel für diese Pfanne?
Where's the lid for this pan?
Word forms
singular
der Deckel
plural
die Deckel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Deckel
Accusativeden Deckel
Dativedem Deckel
Genitivedes Deckels
Plural
Nominativedie Deckel
Accusativedie Deckel
Dativeden Deckeln
Genitiveder Deckel
Usage
- den Deckel aufsetzen — Put the lid on a container.
- mit geschlossenem Deckel — With the lid closed; mit takes dative.
Ich bekomme den Deckel des Honigglases nicht auf.
I cannot get the lid off the honey jar.