Vokabahn

Gurt

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Noun

der Gurt

Pronunciation: /ɡʊʁt/

strap; belt (tough band, used for purposes other than being worn around the waist)

C2 rank #10,108 plural Gurte

Meanings

Noun
  1. strap; belt (tough band, used for purposes other than being worn around the waist)

Example sentence

Ziehen Sie den Gurt um den Koffer fest!

Tighten the strap around the suitcase.

Word forms

singular der Gurt
plural die Gurte

The four cases

Singular

Nominativeder Gurt
Accusativeden Gurt
Dativedem Gurt
Genitivedes Gurtes

Plural

Nominativedie Gurte
Accusativedie Gurte
Dativeden Gurten
Genitiveder Gurte

Usage

  • den Gurt festziehen — to tighten the strap; Gurt can secure luggage or equipment
  • den Gurt anlegen — to put on or fasten a belt or harness; often a safety belt in context
Extra sentence

Der breite Gurt hielt die Werkzeugtasche sicher an ihrem Platz.

The broad strap held the tool bag securely in place.