English–German

“fingernail” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaːgəl/

Example

Sie lackt sich die Nägel.

She is painting her nails.

Illustration for Nagel (fingernail)

How to say “fingernail” in German

“Fingernail” in German is Nagel.

A hard, narrow piece that sits at a fingertip or is driven through wood.

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

Example sentences with Nagel

Beim Kochen hat er sich den Nagel eingerissen.

While cooking, he tore his fingernail.

Tips for using Nagel

  • Nagel is masculine, with the plural Nägel, so the example uses the plural form die Nägel.

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