German Conversation · Level 18
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German word
Messer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɛsɐ/
Meaning
- neuter nounknife
Example
Das Messer liegt auf dem Tisch.
The knife is on the table.
More examples
Kannst du mir bitte das Messer geben?
Could you please give me the knife?
Core concept
A hand-held tool with a handle and a sharp metal blade for cutting food, materials, or other objects.
Common phrases
Küchenmesser
kitchen knife
ein scharfes Messer
a sharp knife
mit dem Messer schneiden
cut with a knife
Similar words
Gabel: A hand-held utensil with pronged ends for piercing and lifting food.
Löffel: A utensil with a rounded hollow bowl for scooping and carrying liquids.
Besteck: A set of utensils used for eating meals.
Schere: A tool with crossing blades for cutting paper, fabric, or other materials.
Definition in German
ein Werkzeug mit scharfer Klinge zum Schneiden
Word origin
Messer developed through Middle High German mezzer from Old High German mezzirah, with the older form shortened and reshaped over time.
Usage tips
- Messer is neuter, so the standard form is das Messer, and its plural is also Messer.
Other meanings
- bladenoun
Related words
- Küchenmesserkitchen knifenoun
- Taschenmesserpocketknifenoun
- Messersetknife setnoun