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nail in German

nail in German is Nagel, nageln, annageln — nail means the hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.

nail in German

Nagel
noun
nageln
verb
annageln
verb
festnageln
verb
festnageln
verb
(slang) To catch.
sich krallen
verb
(slang) To catch.
nageln
verb
(transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.

What does "nail" mean?

  1. noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
    "She painted her nails a bright shade of red."
  2. noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
    "He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board."
  3. verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
    "They nailed the sign to the front of the shop."
  4. verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).
    "She absolutely nailed her presentation this morning."

nail in a sentence

  • She painted her nails a bright shade of red.
  • He bit his nails down to the quick before the interview.
  • He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board.
  • The old floorboards were held down with rusty nails.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nail" in German?

"nail" in German is Nagel, nageln, annageln. nail means: The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.

How do you use "nail" in a sentence?

Example: "She painted her nails a bright shade of red." In German, "nail" is Nagel, nageln, annageln.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "nail": Nagel, nageln, annageln, festnageln, sich krallen.

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