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pencil in German

pencil in German is Bleistift, Buntstift, Griffel — pencil means a writing tool with a thin core of graphite encased in wood or plastic.

pencil in German

Bleistift
noun
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]
Buntstift
noun
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]
Griffel
noun
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]
Tafelstift
noun
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]
Griffel
noun
Tafelstift
noun

What does "pencil" mean?

  1. noun A writing tool with a thin core of graphite encased in wood or plastic.
    "She sharpened her pencil before the exam started."
  2. verb To write or mark something using a pencil, often tentatively.
    "Let's pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday."
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pencil in a sentence

  • She sharpened her pencil before the exam started.
  • Let's pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday.

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What is "pencil" in German?

"pencil" in German is Bleistift, Buntstift, Griffel. pencil means: A writing tool with a thin core of graphite encased in wood or plastic.

How do you use "pencil" in a sentence?

Example: "She sharpened her pencil before the exam started." In German, "pencil" is Bleistift, Buntstift, Griffel.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pencil": Bleistift, Buntstift, Griffel, Tafelstift.

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