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A single component, element, or piece that is part of a larger whole, such as a machine or a piece of furniture.
Der Schrank wurde in Einzelteilen geliefert und musste selbst zusammengebaut werden.
The wardrobe was delivered in individual parts and had to be assembled by yourself.
'Einzelteil' (individual part) is a compound noun made up of 'einzel' (single, separate) and 'Teil' (part, piece). So it literally means 'a single piece' of a larger whole.
Für die Reparatur der Uhr benötige ich ein winziges Einzelteil.
I need a tiny individual part to repair the watch.
Common verbs in this context are 'in Einzelteile zerlegen' (to take apart into individual parts) and 'aus Einzelteilen zusammenbauen' (to assemble from individual parts). These phrases describe taking an object apart or putting it together.
Der Motor wurde zur Reinigung in seine Einzelteile zerlegt.
The engine was taken apart into its individual parts for cleaning.
The meaning 'separately sold item' can be recognized from the commercial context. Words like 'kaufen' (to buy), 'bestellen' (to order), 'Set' (set), 'Service' (dinner service), or 'Kollektion' (collection) point to it.
Die Tassen sind leider nicht als Einzelteil erhältlich, man muss das ganze Set kaufen.
Unfortunately, the cups are not available as single items; you have to buy the whole set.
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'der Artikel' and 'das Einzelteil' can both mean something individual that you can buy. 'der Artikel' fits especially in a store or online shop: it refers to a product being offered for sale. 'das Einzelteil', on the other hand, emphasizes that something is separate, often as part of a larger whole or not as a complete set. You can confuse the words when a product is sold individually. In practical terms: in a shop, people often talk about 'Artikel' (items), while with furniture, machines, or sets, 'Einzelteile' (individual parts) is more common.
Beim Aufbau des Schranks fehlt ein kleines Einzelteil.
A small individual part is missing while assembling the wardrobe.
Dieser Artikel ist heute im Supermarkt im Angebot.
This item is on sale at the supermarket today.