English–German

“adhesive bandage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpflastɐ/

Example

Er braucht ein Pflaster für die Wunde.

He needs an adhesive bandage for the wound.

Illustration for Pflaster (adhesive bandage)

How to say “adhesive bandage” in German

“Adhesive bandage” in German is Pflaster.

A small patch laid over a damaged surface, either skin or a street.

Full entry for Pflaster: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pflaster

Nach der OP klebte er ein steriles Pflaster auf die Naht.

After the operation, he stuck a sterile adhesive bandage over the suture.

Tips for using Pflaster

  • Pflaster is neuter, and its plural is also Pflaster; context distinguishes a bandage from paving or cobblestones.

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