paper towel roll
die Küchenrolle, die Küchenrollen
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paper towel roll
A roll of absorbent paper from which individual sheets can be torn off for wiping up spills, drying, or cleaning. The paper itself is also called 'Küchenrolle' (paper towel).
Ich riss zwei Blätter von der Küchenrolle ab und wischte den verschütteten Saft auf.
I tore two sheets off the paper towel roll and wiped up the spilled juice.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Küchenrollen |
| genitive | der Küchenrolle |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Küchenrolle | die Küchenrollen |
| accusative | die Küchenrolle | die Küchenrollen |
| dative | der Küchenrolle | den Küchenrollen |
| genitive | der Küchenrolle | der Küchenrollen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Küchenrolle' (paper towel roll) is made up of 'Küche' (kitchen) and 'Rolle' (roll). The component 'Küchen-' indicates where it is typically used, while 'Rolle' describes its shape.
Neben der Spüle steht eine Küchenrolle.
There is a paper towel roll next to the sink.
Individual pieces of paper are counted using 'Blatt' (sheet): 'ein Blatt Küchenrolle' (one sheet of paper towel) or 'zwei Blatt Küchenrolle' (two sheets of paper towel). In this quantity expression, 'Blatt' remains unchanged even after a number greater than one.
Für den kleinen Fleck reicht ein Blatt Küchenrolle.
One sheet of paper towel is enough for the small spot.
Leg bitte zwei Blatt Küchenrolle unter das nasse Glas.
Please put two sheets of paper towel under the wet glass.
Typical phrases for describing its use include 'mit Küchenrolle aufwischen' (to wipe up with paper towel), 'mit Küchenrolle abwischen' (to wipe with paper towel), and 'mit Küchenrolle trocken tupfen' (to pat dry with paper towel). Here, 'mit Küchenrolle' (with paper towel) specifies what is used to do the action.
Tupfe die gewaschenen Kräuter mit Küchenrolle vorsichtig trocken.
Gently pat the washed herbs dry with paper towel.
