Noun
das Garn
Pronunciation: /ɡarn/
yarn: a thread, typically in a ball/skein or on a spool; (often) such balls and/or spools collectively
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plural Garne
Meanings
Noun
- yarn: a thread, typically in a ball/skein or on a spool; (often) such balls and/or spools collectively
- net
Example sentence
Für die Bordüre nehme ich ein andersfarbiges Garn.
For the border I use a different-coloured yarn.
Word forms
singular
das Garn
plural
die Garne
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Garn
Accusativedas Garn
Dativedem Garn
Genitivedes Garnes
Plural
Nominativedie Garne
Accusativedie Garne
Dativeden Garnen
Genitiveder Garne
Usage
- ein Knäuel Garn — A ball of yarn.
- Garn / Stoff — Yarn or thread versus fabric made from it.
Für den Schal wählte sie ein weiches Garn aus Wolle.
She chose a soft wool yarn for the scarf.