Noun
der Klebstoff
Pronunciation: /ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf/
adhesive, glue
C2
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plural Klebstoffe
Meanings
Noun
- adhesive, glue
- glue
- adhesive, gum
- goo
Example sentence
Der Klebstoff muss über Nacht richtig trocknen.
The adhesive has to dry properly overnight.
Word forms
singular
der Klebstoff
plural
die Klebstoffe
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Klebstoff
Accusativeden Klebstoff
Dativedem Klebstoff
Genitivedes Klebstoffs
Plural
Nominativedie Klebstoffe
Accusativedie Klebstoffe
Dativeden Klebstoffen
Genitiveder Klebstoffe
Usage
- Klebstoff auftragen — to apply adhesive; the material is the direct object
- Klebstoff / kleben — glue / to stick or glue; material and action
Ein Rest Klebstoff hielt noch am Rand des Kartons.
A little glue was still stuck to the edge of the cardboard.