Noun
die Nabe
Pronunciation: /ˈnaːbə/
hub
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plural Naben
Meanings
Noun
- hub
Example sentence
In der Nabe des Hinterrads steckt der ganze Schaltmechanismus.
The whole gear mechanism sits inside the rear wheel hub.
Word forms
singular
die Nabe
plural
die Naben
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Nabe
Accusativedie Nabe
Dativeder Nabe
Genitiveder Nabe
Plural
Nominativedie Naben
Accusativedie Naben
Dativeden Naben
Genitiveder Naben
Usage
- die Nabe eines Rades — The hub at the centre of a wheel.
- Nabe / Narbe — A wheel hub versus a scar; the r changes the word.
Der Mechaniker baute die Nabe des Vorderrads aus.
The mechanic removed the front wheel's hub.