der Engländer
Englishman
A male person who comes from England or has English citizenship.
EXAMPLE
Mein neuer Nachbar ist Engländer und erst vor kurzem nach Deutschland gezogen.
My new neighbor is an Englishman and only recently moved to Germany.
der Engländer
Englishman / adjustable wrench
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Meanings
der Engländer
adjustable wrench
An adjustable wrench, also called a monkey wrench.
EXAMPLE
Gib mir mal den Engländer, die Mutter sitzt zu fest.
Pass me the adjustable wrench; the nut is too tight.
Usage tips
Context clue
Whether a person or a tool is meant becomes clear only from the context. If it is about origin, nationality, or people, the person is meant. If it is about crafts, repairs, or tools, the wrench is meant.
EXAMPLE
Mein Brieffreund ist Engländer und lebt in London.
My pen pal is an Englishman and lives in London.
Word family
The word 'Engländer' (Englishman) is part of a word family. It refers to the country 'England' and the language or origin 'englisch' (English). These words belong together.
EXAMPLE
Er kommt aus England und spricht natürlich perfekt Englisch.
He comes from England and, of course, speaks perfect English.
Register
The term 'Engländer' (adjustable wrench) for a wrench is colloquial. You often hear it in trades or at the hardware store.
EXAMPLE
Reich mir mal bitte den Engländer aus dem Werkzeugkasten.
Please pass me the adjustable wrench from the toolbox.
Compare with
Engländer vs Franzose
Frenchman / adjustable wrench
Der Franzose and der Engländer can both refer to an adjustable wrench. In this usage, both words mean the same tool; the choice depends on regional or personal usage. In everyday speech, Rollgabelschlüssel is also an understandable term.
Engländer
Gib mir bitte den Engländer, damit ich diese Mutter lösen kann.
Please give me the adjustable wrench so I can loosen this nut.
Franzose
Gib mir bitte den Franzosen, damit ich diese Mutter lösen kann.
Please give me the adjustable wrench so I can loosen this nut.
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