Nadel

See also: Nadêl

German

Etymology

From Middle High German nādele, from Old High German nādala, from Proto-Germanic *nēþlō. Cognate with Dutch naald, English needle, common Continental Scandinavian nål.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnaːdəl/, [ˈnäːdl̩]
  • Hyphenation: Na‧del
  • (file)

Noun

Nadel f (genitive Nadel, plural Nadeln)

  1. needle; hook (implement for sewing, knitting, or crocheting)
    Synonyms: Nähnadel, Stricknadel, Häkelnadel
  2. pin (implement for fixing something)
    Synonyms: Stecknadel, Sicherheitsnadel
  3. needle (indicating device)
    Synonym: Zeiger
  4. needle (sensor for phonograph stylus)
    Synonyms: Abtastnadel, Schallplattennadel, Tonnadel
  5. needle (leaf of conifer)

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