English–German

“belt” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʏɐ̯tl̩/

Example

Er trägt einen Gürtel.

He is wearing a belt.

Illustration for Gürtel (belt)

How to say “belt” in German

“Belt” in German is Gürtel.

A firm strip encircles a waist, while the same encircling shape can define a zone around something larger.

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

Example sentences with Gürtel

In schwierigen Zeiten müssen viele Haushalte den Gürtel enger schnallen.

In difficult times, many households have to tighten their belts.

Tips for using Gürtel

  • The idiom den Gürtel enger schnallen means to cut spending or live more frugally, not literally to tighten a belt.

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