needle in German
needle in German is Nadel, hänseln — needle means a thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
needle in German
Nadel
hänseln
(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
What does "needle" mean?
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noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
"The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second."
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noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
"The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty."
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noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
"The spruce dropped its needles all over the garden path."
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verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.
"Stop needling me about my driving and keep your eyes on the road."
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needle in a sentence
- The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second.
- She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem.
- The needle on the fuel gauge was almost touching empty.
- As the engine warmed up, the needle crept slowly towards the middle of the dial.
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What is "needle" in German?
"needle" in German is Nadel, hänseln. needle means: A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
How do you use "needle" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor said the needle would only sting for a second." In German, "needle" is Nadel, hänseln.
Are there other ways to say "needle" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "needle": Nadel, hänseln.
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