die Rasierklinge
razor blade
A thin, sharp metal blade used to cut hair or shave a beard. It is usually inserted into a razor.
EXAMPLE
Die Rasierklinge ist stumpf und muss ausgewechselt werden.
The razor blade is dull and needs to be replaced.
die Rasierklinge
razor blade
die Rasierklinge, die Rasierklingen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rasierklinge, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rasierklingen |
| genitive | der Rasierklinge |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rasierklinge | die Rasierklingen |
| accusative | die Rasierklinge | die Rasierklingen |
| dative | der Rasierklinge | den Rasierklingen |
| genitive | der Rasierklinge | der Rasierklingen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Rasierklinge' (razor blade) is made up of 'Rasier-' (shaving) and 'Klinge' (blade). 'Rasier-' refers to shaving, while 'Klinge' denotes the sharp metal part.
EXAMPLE
Für den neuen Rasierer brauche ich eine passende Rasierklinge.
I need a suitable razor blade for the new razor.
Typical collocations
'Rasierklinge' (razor blade) is frequently used with verbs such as 'wechseln' (to replace), 'einsetzen' (to insert), and 'entsorgen' (to dispose of). The adjectives 'scharf' (sharp) and 'stumpf' (dull) are also often used with the word.
EXAMPLE
Er wechselte die Rasierklinge, weil sie nicht mehr scharf war.
He replaced the razor blade because it was no longer sharp.
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