English–German
“ballpoint pen” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkuːgl̩ˌʃʁaɪ̯bɐ/
Example
Hast du einen Kugelschreiber?
Do you have a ballpoint?
How to say “ballpoint pen” in German
“Ballpoint pen” in German is Kugelschreiber.
A pocket pen with an ink-fed ball rotating at its tip during everyday writing.
Example sentences with Kugelschreiber
Zum Vertrag brachte er seinen eigenen Kugelschreiber mit.
He brought his own ballpoint pen for the contract.
Tips for using Kugelschreiber
- Kuli is a common shortened colloquial form, while Stift is broader and can also mean a pencil.
Other German words for “ballpoint pen”
Hast du noch einen Kuli?
Do you still have a ballpoint pen?