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penknife in German

penknife in German is Taschenmesser, Sackmesser — penknife means a small folding knife that fits easily in a pocket.

penknife in German

Taschenmesser
noun
Sackmesser
noun

What does "penknife" mean?

  1. noun A small folding knife that fits easily in a pocket.
    "He whittled the stick down with his penknife while waiting for the bus."
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penknife in a sentence

  • He whittled the stick down with his penknife while waiting for the bus.

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What is "penknife" in German?

"penknife" in German is Taschenmesser, Sackmesser. penknife means: A small folding knife that fits easily in a pocket.

How do you use "penknife" in a sentence?

Example: "He whittled the stick down with his penknife while waiting for the bus." In German, "penknife" is Taschenmesser, Sackmesser.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "penknife": Taschenmesser, Sackmesser.

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