adhesive tape
das Klebeband, die Klebebänder
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adhesive tape
A strip of plastic or paper that is coated with adhesive on one side and is used to attach, connect, or seal things.
Ich brauche etwas Klebeband, um das Geschenk einzupacken.
I need some adhesive tape to wrap the present.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klebebänder |
| genitive | des Klebebandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Klebeband | die Klebebänder |
| accusative | das Klebeband | die Klebebänder |
| dative | dem Klebeband | den Klebebändern |
| genitive | des Klebebandes des Klebebands | der Klebebänder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a compound of the verb 'kleben' (to stick/glue) and the noun 'das Band' (tape/ribbon). So it literally describes a tape that sticks.
Für die Bastelarbeit brauchen die Kinder Schere und Klebeband.
For the craft project, the children need scissors and adhesive tape.
In everyday language, people often say 'eine Rolle Klebeband' (a roll of adhesive tape) when referring to the usual form in which it is sold. You tear or cut off a piece from it.
Kannst du mir bitte die Rolle Klebeband geben?
Could you please give me the roll of adhesive tape?
Ich brauche nur ein kurzes Stück Klebeband.
I only need a short piece of adhesive tape.
To describe attaching something with adhesive tape, use the structure 'etwas mit Klebeband' (something with adhesive tape) + verb, e.g. 'zukleben' (to tape shut), 'befestigen' (to attach), 'reparieren' (to repair).
Er hat das zerrissene Poster mit Klebeband an der Wand befestigt.
He attached the torn poster to the wall with adhesive tape.
