tool in German
tool in German is Werkzeug, Gerät, Instrument — tool means a physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
tool in German
Werkzeug
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
Gerät
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
Instrument
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
Werkzeug
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
Instrument
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
Handwerkszeug
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
Tool
(computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
Werkzeug
(computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
Instrument
A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group, a pawn.
Werkzeug
A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group, a pawn.
Teil
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
Gerät
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
bearbeiten
(transitive) To work on or shape with tools, e.g., hand-tooled leather.
ausstatten
(transitive) To equip with tools.
kurven
(intransitive, slang) To travel in a vehicle; to ride or drive.
What does "tool" mean?
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noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
"He keeps his tools organized in the garage."
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noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
"This app is a great tool for tracking expenses."
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noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
"Stop being such a tool about this."
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verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
"The factory had to be retooled for the new model."
tool in a sentence
- He keeps his tools organized in the garage.
- A hammer is a basic but essential tool.
- This app is a great tool for tracking expenses.
- Education is the most powerful tool for changing lives.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tool" in German?
"tool" in German is Werkzeug, Gerät, Instrument. tool means: A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
How do you use "tool" in a sentence?
Example: "He keeps his tools organized in the garage." In German, "tool" is Werkzeug, Gerät, Instrument.
Are there other ways to say "tool" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "tool": Werkzeug, Gerät, Instrument, Handwerkszeug, Tool, Teil.
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