German Conversation · Level 75
59 words
German word
Tuch
Pronunciation
IPA/tuːx/
Meaning
- neuter nouncloth
Example
Er wischte das Fenster mit einem Tuch.
He wiped the window with a cloth.
More examples
Er trug ein einfaches Tuch als Kopfbedeckung.
He wore a simple cloth as a head covering.
Core concept
A flat piece of fabric that can wipe a surface, cover something, or sit lightly around the neck.
Common phrases
ein Tuch umbinden
tie a scarf
ein feuchtes Tuch
a damp cloth
mit einem Tuch abwischen
wipe with a cloth
Similar words
Schal: A long, warm piece of fabric worn around the neck.
Handtuch: A thick, absorbent piece of fabric used for drying the body or hands.
Taschentuch: A small cloth or paper sheet used to wipe the nose, face, or sweat.
Lappen: A worn piece of fabric used for cleaning or wiping.
Definition in German
Ein meist flaches Stück Stoff oder Gewebe, das zum Abwischen, Bedecken oder als leichtes Halstuch verwendet wird.
Word origin
Tuch comes from Old High German tuoh and Middle High German tuoch, inherited forms for a piece of woven material.
Usage tips
- Tuch is neuter, with the plural Tücher, so the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.
Other meanings
- ragnoun
- scarfnoun
Related words
- Halstuchscarfnoun
- Taschentuchhandkerchiefnoun
- Küchentuchkitchen towelnoun