der Gürtel, –
belt
Ein langes Band aus Stoff oder Leder, das man um die Hüfte trägt, damit die Hose gut sitzt oder als Schmuck.
The German word "Gürtel" is a noun meaning "belt". It refers to a strap, usually worn around the waist to hold up clothing or as a fashion accessory.
- Gürtel comes directly as a single root word and is not composed of smaller words; thus, there are no constituent word meanings to explain.
Similar words include:
- Taillengurt (waist strap) — often used in sport or hiking contexts
- Ledergurt (leather strap) — emphasizes material
Difference:
"Gürtel" is the general term for belt, while the others specify type or purpose. For example, "Taillengurt" is more functional/technical, and "Ledergurt" specifies leather material.
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Examples
Sie trägt den Gürtel zu ihrer Lieblingsjeans.noun
She wears the belt with her favorite jeans.
Der Gürtel gehört Matthäus.noun
The belt belongs to Matthew.
Ohne Gürtel ist meine Hose zu weit.noun
Without a belt, my pants are too loose.
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