tape
der Klebestreifen, die Klebestreifen
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adhesive strip
A narrow strip of paper, plastic, or a similar material that is sticky on one side and is used to attach or join things.
Ich habe den Brief mit einem Klebestreifen verschlossen.
I sealed the letter with a strip of tape.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klebestreifen |
| genitive | des Klebestreifens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klebestreifen | die Klebestreifen |
| accusative | den Klebestreifen | die Klebestreifen |
| dative | dem Klebestreifen | den Klebestreifen |
| genitive | des Klebestreifens | der Klebestreifen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Klebestreifen' is made up of 'kleben' (to stick) and 'Streifen' (strip). The first part describes its function, while the second refers to its narrow, elongated shape.
Der Klebestreifen hält das Plakat an der Wand fest.
The strip of tape is holding the poster firmly to the wall.
For attaching things, the phrase 'etwas mit einem Klebestreifen befestigen' (to attach something with a strip of tape) is often used. The dative follows 'mit'.
Sie befestigte das Namensschild mit einem Klebestreifen an der Tür.
She attached the name tag to the door with a strip of tape.
Verbs such as 'aufkleben' (to stick on) and 'abziehen' (to peel off) are often used with 'Klebestreifen'. A strip of tape is stuck onto a surface or peeled off a backing sheet.
Er zog den Klebestreifen von der Folie ab.
He peeled the strip of tape off the backing sheet.
