Noun
die Schraube
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʁaʊ̯bə/
screw
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plural Schrauben
Meanings
Noun
- screw
- propeller (ship's screw)
Example sentence
Wie klein muss die Schraube sein, die du brauchst?
How small does the screw you need have to be?
Word forms
singular
die Schraube
plural
die Schrauben
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Schraube
Accusativedie Schraube
Dativeder Schraube
Genitiveder Schraube
Plural
Nominativedie Schrauben
Accusativedie Schrauben
Dativeden Schrauben
Genitiveder Schrauben
Usage
- eine Schraube festziehen — Tighten a screw.
- Schraube / Nagel — A screw with a thread versus a nail.
Eine winzige Schraube hielt den Griff am Deckel fest.
A tiny screw secured the handle to the lid.