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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
noun
hänseln
verb
(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

What does "needle" mean?

  1. noun A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
    "She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem."
  2. noun A pointer on a dial, compass, or gauge.
    "The compass needle swung north."
  3. noun The thin, pointed leaf of certain conifer trees, such as pine.
    "Pine needles covered the forest floor."
  4. verb To tease or provoke someone persistently.
    "He kept needling his brother about the missed shot."

needle in a sentence

  • She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem.
  • The nurse used a fresh needle for the injection.
  • The compass needle swung north.
  • Pine needles covered the forest floor.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "She threaded the needle and began stitching the hem." 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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