Griffel

See also: griffel

German

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɡʀɪfl̩/
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Noun

Griffel m (genitive Griffels, plural Griffel)

stylus, pen, slate pencil; an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards.
(botany) style
(colloquial) fingers, mitts
Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen! — Don't touch my cherry pie with your fingers!

Declension

Declension of Griffel

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	ein	das	Griffel	die	Griffel
genitive	eines	des	Griffels	der	Griffel
dative	einem	dem	Griffel	den	Griffeln
accusative	ein	das	Griffel	die	Griffel

Synonyms

(style): Stylus (more formal; scientific)

Further reading

Griffel in Duden online

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