Noun
der Sattel
Pronunciation: /ˈzatl̩/
saddle
B2
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plural Sättel
Meanings
Noun
- saddle
- nut of a string instrument (supporting strings at the head end)
Example sentence
Früher sind wir ohne Sattel geritten.
We used to ride without a saddle.
Word forms
singular
der Sattel
plural
die Sättel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Sattel
Accusativeden Sattel
Dativedem Sattel
Genitivedes Sattels
Plural
Nominativedie Sättel
Accusativedie Sättel
Dativeden Sätteln
Genitiveder Sättel
Usage
- im Sattel sitzen — sit in the saddle; also figurative for being firmly in control
- den Sattel einstellen — adjust the saddle, especially on a bicycle
Vor der Radtour stellte er den Sattel etwas höher ein.
Before the bike ride, he adjusted the saddle a little higher.