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glue in German

glue in German is Leim, Kleber, Klebstoff — glue means a sticky substance used to join things together.

glue in German

Leim
noun
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
Kleber
noun
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
Klebstoff
noun
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
leimen
verb
(transitive) To join or attach something using glue.
kleben
verb
(transitive) To join or attach something using glue.

What does "glue" mean?

  1. noun A sticky substance used to join things together.
    "He used glue to fix the broken handle back onto the mug."
  2. noun Something that holds people or things together figuratively.
    "Shared humour was the glue that held the friend group together."
  3. verb To join something using glue.
    "She glued the photos into the scrapbook."
  4. verb (informal) To fix one's attention firmly on something.
    "He was glued to the television during the final match."

glue in a sentence

  • He used glue to fix the broken handle back onto the mug.
  • Shared humour was the glue that held the friend group together.
  • She glued the photos into the scrapbook.
  • He was glued to the television during the final match.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "glue" in German?

"glue" in German is Leim, Kleber, Klebstoff. glue means: A sticky substance used to join things together.

How do you use "glue" in a sentence?

Example: "He used glue to fix the broken handle back onto the mug." In German, "glue" is Leim, Kleber, Klebstoff.

Are there other ways to say "glue" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "glue": Leim, Kleber, Klebstoff, leimen, kleben.

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