nozzle
die Düse, die Düsen
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nozzle
A component with a shaped, usually narrow opening through which liquids or gases flow out in a controlled manner. It determines the direction, speed, or distribution of the substance being discharged.
Die Düse der Sprühflasche verteilt das Wasser als feinen Nebel.
The spray bottle's nozzle disperses the water as a fine mist.
to be scared stiff
Colloquial: To be very afraid or nervous.
Vor der Prüfung ging mir ganz schön die Düse.
I was pretty scared stiff before the exam.
to make a run for it
Colloquial: To leave quickly or flee.
Als die Polizei auftauchte, machten die Einbrecher die Düse.
When the police showed up, the burglars made a run for it.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Düsen |
| genitive | der Düse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Düse | die Düsen |
| accusative | die Düse | die Düsen |
| dative | der Düse | den Düsen |
| genitive | der Düse | der Düsen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The words that accompany 'Düse' (nozzle) help determine its meaning: technical words point to a component, while fear or running away indicates a colloquial expression.
Die Düse am Triebwerk wurde vor dem Start überprüft.
The nozzle on the engine was checked before takeoff.
Beim Gedanken an den Fallschirmsprung ging ihm gewaltig die Düse.
At the thought of the parachute jump, he was absolutely scared stiff.
In its technical meaning, 'Düse' (nozzle) often occurs with verbs and adjectives such as 'verstopfen' (to clog), 'reinigen' (to clean), 'einstellen' (to adjust), and 'verstellbar' (adjustable). Typical areas include spray bottles, burners, and engines.
Die verstopfte Düse der Sprühflasche muss gereinigt werden.
The clogged nozzle of the spray bottle needs to be cleaned.
In the expression 'jemandem geht die Düse' (someone is scared stiff), the person affected is in the dative. The expression is often used with intensifiers such as 'ganz schön' (pretty) or 'richtig' (really).
Vor dem Vorstellungsgespräch ging meiner Schwester richtig die Düse.
My sister was really scared stiff before the job interview.
'Die Düse machen' (to make a run for it) is a fixed colloquial expression. The verb 'machen' (to make) is conjugated normally, while 'die Düse' remains unchanged.
Als der Hund plötzlich losbellte, machten die Kinder die Düse.
When the dog suddenly started barking, the children made a run for it.
