thread
das Gewinde, die Gewinde
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thread
A spiral groove cut onto a cylinder (as on a screw) or into a cylindrical opening (as in a nut) that is used to connect parts.
Die Schraube lässt sich nicht eindrehen, weil das Gewinde beschädigt ist.
The screw cannot be screwed in because the thread is damaged.
tendril
(rare, botanical) A climbing or twining plant, or its tendrils.
Das Efeu bildete ein dichtes Gewinde an der alten Gartenmauer.
The ivy formed a dense tangle of tendrils on the old garden wall.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gewinde |
| genitive | des Gewindes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gewinde | die Gewinde |
| accusative | das Gewinde | die Gewinde |
| dative | dem Gewinde | den Gewinden |
| genitive | des Gewindes | der Gewinde |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gewinde' (thread) is derived from the verb 'winden' (to wind/twist), which means 'drehen' (to turn) or 'wickeln' (to wrap). A 'Gewinde' is therefore something 'Gewundenes' (wound/twisted) or 'Gedrehtes' (turned), which perfectly describes the spiral shape.
Der Wind windet die Blätter durch die Luft.
The wind whirls the leaves through the air.
In a technical context, there are fixed expressions. Craftspeople can 'ein Gewinde schneiden' (to cut a thread / make a thread). A distinction is made between an 'Außengewinde' (external thread, on a screw) and an 'Innengewinde' (internal thread, in a nut).
Der Handwerker muss ein neues Gewinde in das Metallrohr schneiden.
The craftsperson has to cut a new thread into the metal pipe.
Die Mutter passt nicht, weil sie ein anderes Innengewinde hat.
The nut doesn't fit because it has a different internal thread.
The botanical meaning of 'Gewinde' (tendrils) for plant tendrils is very rare. It is found almost only in the specialized language of botany or in older, literary language.
In dem alten Gedicht war von dem grünen Gewinde der Rosen die Rede.
In the old poem, there was talk of the green tendrils of the roses.
The context makes the meaning clear. If you are talking about screws, nuts, pipes, or repairs, the technical meaning is always intended. Only in connection with plants such as ivy or grapevines could the rare botanical meaning occur.
Pass auf, dass du das Gewinde der Flasche nicht überdrehst.
Be careful not to overtighten the thread of the bottle.
