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
- 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
Der breite Gurt hielt die Werkzeugtasche sicher an ihrem Platz.
The broad strap held the tool bag securely in place.