das Werkzeug, -e
tool
Ein Gegenstand, den man benutzt, um etwas zu bauen, zu reparieren oder zu bearbeiten.
The German word "Werkzeug" is a noun that means "tool" or "instrument".
It is made up of:
- Werk – meaning "work" or "factory"
- Zeug – meaning "thing" or "stuff"
Together, "Werkzeug" literally means "work things" or "things used for work."
Similar words:
- Apparat (device)
- Gerät (device, appliance)
- Instrument (instrument)
Difference:
- Werkzeug specifically refers to hand tools or implements used directly for manual work.
- Apparat and Gerät tend to refer to machines or technical devices.
- Instrument is often associated with precision tools, especially in scientific or medical contexts.
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Examples
Ich brauche ein Werkzeug für diese Arbeit.noun
I need a tool for this work.
Das Werkzeug liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
The tool is on the table.
Der Handwerker holt das Werkzeug aus dem Schrank.noun
The craftsman takes the tool out of the cupboard.
Zuerst nimmt sie ihr Werkzeug aus der Tasche.noun
First she takes her tool out of the bag.
Peter legt das Werkzeug auf den Tisch.noun
Peter puts the tool on the table.
Peter legt Werkzeug neben den Stuhl.noun
Peter lays a tool next to the chair.
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