English–German
“lever” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈheːbl̩/
Example
Sie benutzt den Hebel, um die Tür zu öffnen.
She uses the lever to open the door.
How to say “lever” in German
“Lever” in German is Hebel.
A bar pivoting on a support turns a small push into a larger effect, both physically and figuratively.
Example sentences with Hebel
Die Politikerin setzte den Hebel an, um die Reformen durchzusetzen.
The politician applied leverage to push the reforms through.
Tips for using Hebel
- Hebel is masculine, and its plural is also Hebel, so der Hebel and die Hebel have different articles but the same noun form.