der Kugelschreiber, –
ballpoint pen · pen
Ein Stift zum Schreiben, der eine kleine Kugel an der Spitze hat. Diese Kugel verteilt Tinte auf das Papier, wenn man den Stift bewegt.
The German word "Kugelschreiber" is a compound noun made of two words:
- Kugel: "ball"
- Schreiber: "writer" or "pen" (from "schreiben" = to write)
Meaning:
"Kugelschreiber" means ballpoint pen, a pen that uses a small rotating ball to disperse ink.
Similar words:
- Füller (fountain pen)
- Kugelschreibgerät (a more formal synonym for ballpoint pen)
- Rollerball (rollerball pen, a related type of pen)
Difference:
- "Kugelschreiber" specifically refers to a ballpoint pen, using a ball to transfer ink.
- "Füller" uses liquid ink and a nib, different writing mechanism.
- "Rollerball" pens use water-based ink, generally smoother writing than "Kugelschreiber."
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Examples
Der Kugelschreiber liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The ballpoint pen is lying on the table.
Ein Kugelschreiber ist zum Schreiben da.noun
A ballpoint pen is for writing.
Mein Kugelschreiber schreibt sehr gut.noun
My ballpoint pen writes very well.
Dein Kugelschreiber steckt in der Tasche.noun
Your pen is in the bag.
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