der Schraubenzieher, –
screwdriver
Ein Werkzeug mit einem Griff und einer schmalen Spitze, das benutzt wird, um Schrauben festzuziehen oder zu lösen.
The German word "Schraubenzieher" is a noun meaning "screwdriver". It is a compound of:
- Schraube: screw
- Zieher: puller (from the verb ziehen - to pull)
So literally, it means "screw puller," emphasizing its function related to screws.
Similar words:
- Schraubendreher (another common word for screwdriver)
- Bitsatz (bit set, interchangeable screwdriver bits)
Difference:
- Schraubenzieher and Schraubendreher are synonyms; both mean screwdriver, but Schraubenzieher is more common in southern Germany, whereas Schraubendreher is more widespread nationally.
- Bitsatz refers to a set of detachable bits, not the tool itself.
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Examples
Ich brauche einen Schraubenzieher, um das Regal zu reparieren.noun
I need a screwdriver to fix the shelf.
Hast du zufällig einen Schraubenzieher dabei?noun
Do you happen to have a screwdriver with you?
Man kann mit dem Schraubenzieher Schrauben lösen.noun
One can loosen screws with the screwdriver.
Die kleinen Schraubenzieher liegen ordentlich im Schrank.noun
The small screwdrivers are lying neatly in the cabinet.
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