arrowhead
die Pfeilspitze, die Pfeilspitzen
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arrowhead
The front, pointed part of an arrow, designed to penetrate the target. It is usually made of stone, bone, or metal.
Die Archäologen fanden eine gut erhaltene Pfeilspitze aus Feuerstein.
The archaeologists found a well-preserved flint arrowhead.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pfeilspitzen |
| genitive | der Pfeilspitze |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pfeilspitze | die Pfeilspitzen |
| accusative | die Pfeilspitze | die Pfeilspitzen |
| dative | der Pfeilspitze | den Pfeilspitzen |
| genitive | der Pfeilspitze | der Pfeilspitzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pfeilspitze' (arrowhead) is made up of 'Pfeil' (arrow) and 'Spitze' (point). The basic word 'Spitze' (point) refers here to the pointed front part.
Die beschädigte Pfeilspitze lag neben dem alten Bogen.
The damaged arrowhead lay beside the old bow.
Common verbs used with 'Pfeilspitze' (arrowhead) include 'finden' (to find), 'entdecken' (to discover), 'untersuchen' (to examine), and 'herstellen' (to produce). The word is especially common in reports about archaeological finds.
Die Forscher untersuchten die Pfeilspitze unter dem Mikroskop.
The researchers examined the arrowhead under a microscope.
The material of an arrowhead is often specified with 'aus' (made of) and the dative case. Typical descriptions include 'aus Stein' (made of stone), 'aus Bronze' (made of bronze), and 'aus Eisen' (made of iron).
Die Pfeilspitze ist aus Bronze gefertigt.
The arrowhead is made of bronze.
