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drill
A tool or machine used to drill holes in materials such as wood, metal, or stone. Usually, this refers to the entire drilling machine.
Ich brauche einen Bohrer, um das Regal an der Wand zu befestigen.
I need a drill to attach the shelf to the wall.
drill bit
The replaceable, cutting part of a drill that creates the actual hole. Synonymous with 'Bohraufsatz' (drill attachment/drill bit).
Für diese kleinen Schrauben musst du einen dünneren Bohrer einsetzen.
For these small screws, you need to insert a thinner drill bit.
The word 'Bohrer' (drill/drill bit) is derived from the verb 'bohren' (to drill). The ending '-er' here refers to the tool that performs the action — a typical word-formation pattern in German for tools and devices.
Wer bohrt denn am Sonntag so laut?
Who is drilling so loudly on a Sunday?
Whether the whole machine or only the attachment is meant is often revealed by the verb. Verbs like 'einsetzen' (to insert), 'wechseln' (to change), or 'auswählen' (to choose) refer to the attachment. Verbs like 'kaufen' (to buy), 'ausleihen' (to borrow), or 'halten' (to hold) usually refer to the whole machine.
Kannst du mir mal den Bohrer reichen? Ich muss ein Loch in die Wand machen.
Can you pass me the drill? I need to make a hole in the wall.
When the replaceable attachment is meant, 'Bohrer' (drill bit) is often used with verbs such as 'einsetzen' (to insert), 'wechseln' (to change), or 'wählen' (to choose).
Warte, ich muss erst einen kleineren Bohrer einsetzen.
Wait, I first need to insert a smaller drill bit.
