der Bart
beard
All the hair that grows on men's faces, especially on the chin, cheeks, and upper lip.
EXAMPLE
Er trägt einen Vollbart, den er regelmäßig pflegt.
He has a full beard that he takes care of regularly.
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Meanings
der Bart
key bit
The part of a key that has a specific shape in order to fit into the lock and operate the locking mechanism.
EXAMPLE
Der alte Schlüssel passt nicht, weil der Bart zu breit für das Schloss ist.
The old key doesn't fit because the bit is too wide for the lock.
der Bart
beard / awn
Threadlike or bristly appendages on animals or plants, for example on mussels, fish, or ears of grain.
EXAMPLE
Die langen Bärte der Gerstenähren wiegten sich im Wind.
The long awns of the barley ears swayed in the wind.
Usage tips
Context clues
The main meaning is facial hair. The other meanings are metaphorical and become clear from context. If a 'Schlüssel' (key) or 'Schloss' (lock) is mentioned, the technical part is meant. With 'Pflanzen' (plants) or 'Tieren' (animals), the bristly appendages are meant.
EXAMPLE
Der Schlüsseldienst musste das Schloss austauschen, weil der Bart des alten Schlüssels abgebrochen war.
The locksmith had to replace the lock because the bit of the old key had broken off.
Typical verbs
In connection with facial hair, the most common verbs are 'einen Bart tragen' (to wear/have a beard), 'sich einen Bart wachsen lassen' (to grow a beard), and 'sich den Bart rasieren' (to shave one's beard) or 'den Bart stutzen' (to trim the beard).
EXAMPLE
Er hat sich entschieden, sich einen Bart wachsen zu lassen.
He has decided to grow a beard.
Compound words
'Bart' (beard) is the base word for many different types of beards. Examples are 'der Vollbart' (full beard), 'der Spitzbart' (goatee/pointed beard), 'der Kinnbart' (chin beard), or 'der Dreitagebart' (three-day stubble).
EXAMPLE
Für die Rolle im Film musste er sich einen Vollbart zulegen.
For the role in the film, he had to grow a full beard.
Compare with
Bart vs Blatt
leaf / sheet
When referring to a key, Blatt can denote the entire flat section, while Bart refers to the specially shaped part that operates the locking mechanism. The appropriate choice therefore depends on whether the entire flat section or only its locking profile is meant.
Bart
Der Bart des alten Schlüssels passt nicht mehr genau in das Schloss.
The bit of the old key no longer fits the lock precisely.
Blatt
Das Blatt des alten Schlüssels ist leicht verbogen.
The blade of the old key is slightly bent.
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