die Klobrille
toilet seat
A ring-shaped seat on a toilet, usually attached to a lid.
EXAMPLE
Die Klobrille muss dringend ausgewechselt werden.
The toilet seat urgently needs to be replaced.
die Klobrille
toilet seat
die Klobrille, die Klobrillen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Klobrille, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klobrillen |
| genitive | der Klobrille |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Klobrille | die Klobrillen |
| accusative | die Klobrille | die Klobrillen |
| dative | der Klobrille | den Klobrillen |
| genitive | der Klobrille | der Klobrillen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Klobrille' is made up of 'Klo' (toilet) and 'Brille' (glasses). Here, 'Brille' refers figuratively to the ring-shaped seat through which the opening in the middle remains visible.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Klobrille passt genau auf die Toilette.
The new toilet seat fits the toilet perfectly.
Typical collocations
'Klobrille' is often used with verbs such as 'hochklappen' (to fold up), 'herunterklappen' (to fold down), 'reinigen' (to clean), and 'auswechseln' (to replace). The phrase 'auf der Klobrille sitzen' (to sit on the toilet seat) is also common in everyday speech.
EXAMPLE
Bitte klappe die Klobrille nach der Reinigung wieder herunter.
Please fold the toilet seat back down after cleaning it.
Colloquial language
'Klobrille' is a colloquial word and is mainly used in conversations about the toilet and its fittings.
EXAMPLE
Die Klobrille ist locker und wackelt bei jeder Benutzung.
The toilet seat is loose and wobbles every time it is used.
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