English–German

“pencil” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈblaɪ̯ˌʃtɪft/

Example

Kannst du mir einen Bleistift geben?

Can you give me a pencil?

Illustration for Bleistift (pencil)

How to say “pencil” in German

“Pencil” in German is Bleistift.

A slim wooden or plastic holder with a graphite core leaves erasable lines on paper.

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

Example sentences with Bleistift

Ich muss den Bleistift zuerst anspitzen.

I must sharpen the pencil first.

Tips for using Bleistift

  • Bleistift is masculine, so the accusative form in 'einen Bleistift' differs from the nominative 'ein Bleistift'.

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