der Papierschnipsel
paper scrap
A small piece of paper that has been cut or torn off.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Boden lag ein Papierschnipsel neben dem Papierkorb.
There was a paper scrap on the floor beside the wastepaper basket.
der Papierschnipsel
paper scrap
der Papierschnipsel, die Papierschnipsel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Papierschnipsel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Papierschnipsel |
| genitive | des Papierschnipsels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Papierschnipsel | die Papierschnipsel |
| accusative | den Papierschnipsel | die Papierschnipsel |
| dative | dem Papierschnipsel | den Papierschnipseln |
| genitive | des Papierschnipsels | der Papierschnipsel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Papierschnipsel' is made up of 'Papier' (paper) and 'Schnipsel' (scrap). 'Schnipsel' refers to a small piece that was usually created by cutting or tearing.
EXAMPLE
Ein Papierschnipsel klebte an der Unterseite des Tisches.
A paper scrap was stuck to the underside of the table.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'einen Papierschnipsel aufheben' (to pick up a paper scrap), 'einen Papierschnipsel wegwerfen' (to throw away a paper scrap), and 'auf einen Papierschnipsel schreiben' (to write on a paper scrap).
EXAMPLE
Sie schrieb die Adresse auf einen Papierschnipsel und steckte ihn in ihre Tasche.
She wrote the address on a paper scrap and put it in her bag.
Everyday context
'Papierschnipsel' is often used in situations where small pieces of paper are lying around or are used spontaneously as notes.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Schreibtisch lagen mehrere Papierschnipsel mit kurzen Notizen.
There were several paper scraps with short notes on the desk.
In real life
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