German Conversation · Level 75
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German word
Zange
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsaŋə/
Meaning
- feminine nounpliers
Example
Kannst du mir die Zange reichen?
Can you pass me the pliers?
More examples
Sie schnitt mit der Zange das Drahtstück ab.
She cut off the piece of wire with the pliers.
Core concept
A hand tool whose two metal arms close around an object at a pivot, allowing a firm grip, a cut, or a precise hold.
Common phrases
die Zange öffnen
open the pliers
die Zange schließen
close the pliers
mit der Zange ziehen
pull with the pliers
Similar words
Kombizange: Versatile pliers for gripping, cutting, and bending materials.
Seitenschneider: Cutting pliers with side-facing jaws for cutting wire and similar materials.
Rohrzange: Heavy-duty adjustable pliers for gripping and turning pipes or round fittings.
Küchenzange: Kitchen tongs for gripping, cooking, and serving food.
Definition in German
Ein Werkzeug aus Metall mit zwei verbundenen Backen, die beim Zusammendrücken Gegenstände greifen, halten oder schneiden.
Word origin
German Zange comes from Old High German zanga and is related to Dutch tang and English tongs.
Usage tips
- Zange is feminine, so the standard form is die Zange, with the plural die Zangen.
Other meanings
- tongsnoun
- forcepsnoun
Related words
- Spitzzangeneedle-nose pliersnoun
- Flachzangeflat-nose pliersnoun
- Kneifzangecutting pliersnoun