Noun
der Dübel
Pronunciation: /ˈdyːbəl/
wall plug, dowel
C2
rank #12,023
plural Dübel
Meanings
Noun
- wall plug, dowel
- dowel (pin to hold two pieces together)
- wall plug, screw anchor (inset to fasten screws in holes drilled in e.g. masonry)
- joint (marijuana cigarette)
Example sentence
Für schwere Regale brauchst du längere Dübel.
For heavy shelves you need longer wall plugs.
Word forms
singular
der Dübel
plural
die Dübel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Dübel
Accusativeden Dübel
Dativedem Dübel
Genitivedes Dübels
Plural
Nominativedie Dübel
Accusativedie Dübel
Dativeden Dübeln
Genitiveder Dübel
Usage
- ein Dübel in der Wand — A wall plug or screw anchor fitted into a wall.
- Holzdübel / Wanddübel — A wooden joining dowel versus a wall plug; the compounds specify the use.
Der Dübel saß fest in der gebohrten Öffnung.
The wall plug fitted firmly in the drilled hole.