Noun
die Nut
Pronunciation: /nuːt/
groove, slit, slot; rabbet
C2
rank #11,355
plural Nuten
Meanings
Noun
- groove, slit, slot; rabbet
- kerf
Example sentence
Die Nut im Holz ist für die Schiene vorgesehen.
The groove in the wood is intended for the rail.
Word forms
singular
die Nut
plural
die Nuten
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Nut
Accusativedie Nut
Dativeder Nut
Genitiveder Nut
Plural
Nominativedie Nuten
Accusativedie Nuten
Dativeden Nuten
Genitiveder Nuten
Usage
- eine Nut fräsen — Cut a groove with a milling tool.
- in die Nut passen — Fit into the groove; it receives a matching part.
Die schmale Nut hält die Rückwand des Regals an ihrem Platz.
The narrow groove holds the back panel of the shelving unit in place.