das Nagel
noun · /ˈnaːɡl̩/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German nagel, from Old High German nagal, from Proto-West Germanic *nagl.
Translation
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A nail, the horny plate on fingers and toes of humans and certain animals which mostly consists of keratin.
masculine, strong
Ihre Nägel waren rot lackiert.
Her nails were painted red.
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A nail, a man-made pointed fastener used for joining different materials by penetrating them.
masculine, strong
Häng das Bild an den Nagel dort drüben.
Hang the picture on the nail over there.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Nagel | Nägel |
| Accusative | Nagel | Nägel |
| Dative | Nagel | Nägeln |
| Genitive | Nagels | Nägel |