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hangnail in German

hangnail in German is Niednagel, Neidnagel — hangnail means a small, loose strip of skin or nail tissue that sticks out from the side of a fingernail or toenail.

hangnail in German

Niednagel
noun
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.
Neidnagel
noun
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.

What does "hangnail" mean?

  1. noun A small, loose strip of skin or nail tissue that sticks out from the side of a fingernail or toenail.
    "She bit off a hangnail and it started to bleed."
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hangnail in a sentence

  • She bit off a hangnail and it started to bleed.
  • Dry weather can make hangnails more common.

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What is "hangnail" in German?
"hangnail" in German is Niednagel, Neidnagel. hangnail means: A small, loose strip of skin or nail tissue that sticks out from the side of a fingernail or toenail.
How do you use "hangnail" in a sentence?
Example: "She bit off a hangnail and it started to bleed." In German, "hangnail" is Niednagel, Neidnagel.
Are there other ways to say "hangnail" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hangnail": Niednagel, Neidnagel.
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