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
nageln
annageln
festnageln
festnageln
(slang) To catch.
sich krallen
(slang) To catch.
nageln
(transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
What does "nail" mean?
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noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
"She cracked a nail while opening the heavy tin."
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noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
"Hang the picture on a single nail in the wall."
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verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
"He nailed the loose plank back onto the shed roof."
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verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).
"He nailed the high note in the final song."
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nail in a sentence
- She cracked a nail while opening the heavy tin.
- She painted her nails a bright shade of red.
- Hang the picture on a single nail in the wall.
- He used a nail and hammer to fix the loose fence board.
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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 cracked a nail while opening the heavy tin." 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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