hook-and-loop fastener
der Klettverschluss, die Klettverschlüsse
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hook-and-loop fastener
A fastener consisting of two strips, with small hooks on one side that catch in fine loops on the other. The strips can be separated again by pulling them apart.
Die Schuhe haben statt Schnürsenkeln einen Klettverschluss.
The shoes have a hook-and-loop fastener instead of laces.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klettverschlüsse |
| genitive | des Klettverschlusses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klettverschluss | die Klettverschlüsse |
| accusative | den Klettverschluss | die Klettverschlüsse |
| dative | dem Klettverschluss | den Klettverschlüssen |
| genitive | des Klettverschlusses | der Klettverschlüsse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Klettverschluss' (hook-and-loop fastener) consists of 'Klett' (hook-and-loop material) and 'Verschluss' (fastener). The head noun 'Verschluss' indicates the function, while 'Klett' specifies the type of fastening; you will also find this component in 'Klettband' (hook-and-loop tape).
Die Tasche hat einen Klettverschluss, damit man sie schnell schließen kann.
The bag has a hook-and-loop fastener so you can close it quickly.
Typical phrases are 'einen Klettverschluss öffnen' (to open a hook-and-loop fastener), 'einen Klettverschluss schließen' (to close a hook-and-loop fastener), and 'einen Klettverschluss festdrücken' (to press a hook-and-loop fastener firmly together). Here, 'festdrücken' (to press firmly together) describes how you join the two sides.
Drück den Klettverschluss gut fest, damit die Tasche geschlossen bleibt.
Press the hook-and-loop fastener firmly together so the bag stays closed.
The phrase 'mit einem Klettverschluss' (with a hook-and-loop fastener) is often used to describe how something is attached or closed. The preposition 'mit' (with) takes the dative case.
Die kleine Lampe wird mit einem Klettverschluss am Rucksack befestigt.
The small light is attached to the backpack with a hook-and-loop fastener.
