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sliver in German

sliver in German is Spreißel, Splitter, kleiner Teil — sliver means a small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.

sliver in German

Spreißel
noun
A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment.
Splitter
noun
A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment.
kleiner Teil
noun
A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment.
kleines Stück
noun
A long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment.
Band
noun
A strand, or slender roll, of cotton or other fiber in a loose, untwisted state, produced by a carding machine and ready for the roving or slubbing which precedes spinning.
Faserband
noun
A strand, or slender roll, of cotton or other fiber in a loose, untwisted state, produced by a carding machine and ready for the roving or slubbing which precedes spinning.

What does "sliver" mean?

  1. noun A small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.
    "A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail."

sliver in a sentence

  • A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail.
  • He cut a thin sliver of cake for himself.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sliver" in German?

"sliver" in German is Spreißel, Splitter, kleiner Teil. sliver means: A small, thin, often sharp piece cut or broken off from something larger.

How do you use "sliver" in a sentence?

Example: "A sliver of wood got stuck under her fingernail." In German, "sliver" is Spreißel, Splitter, kleiner Teil.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "sliver": Spreißel, Splitter, kleiner Teil, kleines Stück, Band, Faserband.

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