der Dosenöffner
can opener
A tool used to open cans.
EXAMPLE
Der Dosenöffner liegt in der Küchenschublade.
The can opener is in the kitchen drawer.
der Dosenöffner
can opener
der Dosenöffner, die Dosenöffner
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Dosenöffner, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dosenöffner |
| genitive | des Dosenöffners |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dosenöffner | die Dosenöffner |
| accusative | den Dosenöffner | die Dosenöffner |
| dative | dem Dosenöffner | den Dosenöffnern |
| genitive | des Dosenöffners | der Dosenöffner |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Dosenöffner' (can opener) is made up of 'Dose' (can), the linking element '-n', and 'Öffner' (opener). 'Öffner' is derived from 'öffnen' (to open), so it means a device that opens something.
EXAMPLE
Mit diesem Dosenöffner lässt sich der Deckel leicht entfernen.
With this can opener, the lid can be removed easily.
Typical collocation
A typical phrase is 'den Dosenöffner am Rand der Dose ansetzen' (to place the can opener on the edge of the can). This describes positioning the tool correctly before opening the can.
EXAMPLE
Setze den Dosenöffner am Rand der Dose an und drehe dann am Griff.
Place the can opener on the edge of the can and then turn the handle.
In real life
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