rivet in German

rivet in German is Niet, vernieten, nieten — rivet means a short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.

rivet in German

Niet

noun

A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

vernieten

verb

(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]

nieten

verb

(transitive) To install rivets.

auf sich ziehen

verb

(transitive, figurative) To command the attention of. [from c. 1600]

fesseln

verb

(transitive, figurative) To command the attention of. [from c. 1600]

What does "rivet" mean?

noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
"The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets."
verb To fasten with rivets.
"The panels were riveted onto the hull."
verb To hold someone's complete attention.
"The final chapter riveted her from start to finish."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

rivet in a sentence

The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets.
The panels were riveted onto the hull.
The final chapter riveted her from start to finish.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rivet" in German?

"rivet" in German is Niet, vernieten, nieten. rivet means: A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.

How do you use "rivet" in a sentence?

Example: "The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets." In German, "rivet" is Niet, vernieten, nieten.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "rivet": Niet, vernieten, nieten, auf sich ziehen, fesseln.

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