English–German

“shaving” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃpaːn/

Example

Auf der Werkbank liegen viele Späne.

There are many shavings on the workbench.

Illustration for Span (shaving)

How to say “shaving” in German

“Shaving” in German is Span.

A thin curl or splinter peeled from wood or metal by a blade or plane.

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

Example sentences with Span

Eine regelmäßige Spanabfuhr erhöht die Sicherheit an der Maschine.

Regular chip removal improves safety around the machine.

Tips for using Span

  • The common plural is Späne, with an umlaut, and material compounds include Holzspäne and Metallspäne.

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