shaft in German
shaft in German is Stange, Schaft, Deichsel — shaft means a long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
shaft in German
Stange
Schaft
Deichsel
One of the poles between which a draught animal is harnessed to a vehicle.
Strahl
(literary) A beam or ray of light.
Federkiel
The main axis of a feather.
Kiel
The main axis of a feather.
Schacht
bemogeln
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
hereinlegen
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
schikanieren
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
schädigen
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
übervorteilen
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
ficken
(transitive, slang) To fuck; to have sexual intercourse with.
bumsen
(transitive, slang) To fuck; to have sexual intercourse with.
What does "shaft" mean?
-
noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
"Sand the shaft of the spade smooth so it will not give you blisters."
-
noun A vertical or sloped passage sunk into the ground, or a vertical passage in a building housing an elevator or ventilation.
"Engineers climbed down the ventilation shaft to inspect the tunnel below."
-
noun A narrow beam of light.
"A narrow shaft of light fell across the dusty attic floor."
-
verb To treat someone unfairly or cheat them, often through deceit.
"The dishonest builder shafted his customers by using cheap materials."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
shaft in a sentence
- Sand the shaft of the spade smooth so it will not give you blisters.
- The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft.
- Engineers climbed down the ventilation shaft to inspect the tunnel below.
- The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shaft" in German?
"shaft" in German is Stange, Schaft, Deichsel. shaft means: A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
How do you use "shaft" in a sentence?
Example: "Sand the shaft of the spade smooth so it will not give you blisters." In German, "shaft" is Stange, Schaft, Deichsel.
Are there other ways to say "shaft" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "shaft": Stange, Schaft, Deichsel, Strahl, Federkiel, Kiel.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
