noun
der Radiergummi, -s
eraser
Ein kleines Schulutensil, mit dem man Bleistiftstriche von Papier entfernen kann.
The German word "Radiergummi" is a compound noun made up of two parts:
- Radier-: from the verb radieren, meaning "to erase"
- Gummi: meaning "rubber"
Together, Radiergummi means "eraser" — a tool made of rubber used for erasing pencil marks.
Similar words:
- Radierer (another word for eraser)
- Löscher (less common, meaning eraser)
Difference:
"Radiergummi" emphasizes the rubber material of the eraser, while "Radierer" is a more general term for any erasing tool. "Löscher" is rarer and mostly used regionally or historically.
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Examples
Der Radiergummi liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The eraser lies on the table.
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