adhesive tape
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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.
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?
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.
ribbon / band
'das Band' is a general word for a narrow, long strip of material. 'das Klebeband' is a special kind of 'Band': it is sticky on one side. The two words can therefore seem similar, but 'Klebeband' is more precise when you want to attach something, repair something, or seal a package. 'Band' is more appropriate when the material is not necessarily sticky, for example with 'Geschenkband' (gift ribbon) or 'Stoffband' (fabric ribbon). The words can be confused because 'Klebeband' really is a kind of 'Band'. In practical terms: every 'Klebeband' is a 'Band', but not every 'Band' is 'Klebeband'.
Mein Nachbar verschließt den Karton mit breitem Klebeband.
My neighbor seals the box with wide adhesive tape.
Am Abend sucht Maria ein passendes Band für die Einladungskarten.
In the evening, Maria looks for a suitable ribbon for the invitation cards.