screwdriver
der Schraubendreher, die Schraubendreher
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screwdriver
A hand tool used to tighten or loosen screws. Different screw heads require different types, such as flathead or Phillips screwdrivers.
Für diese Schraube brauche ich einen Schraubendreher.
I need a screwdriver for this screw.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schraubendreher |
| genitive | des Schraubendrehers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schraubendreher | die Schraubendreher |
| accusative | den Schraubendreher | die Schraubendreher |
| dative | dem Schraubendreher | den Schraubendrehern |
| genitive | des Schraubendrehers | der Schraubendreher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schraubendreher' (screwdriver) consists of 'Schrauben' (screws) and 'Dreher' (turner). The part 'Dreher' is related to the verb 'drehen' (to turn) and helps you remember what the tool does.
Mit einem kleinen Schraubendreher drehte sie die Schraube vorsichtig heraus.
She carefully unscrewed the screw with a small screwdriver.
When you specify which tool you are using, 'Schraubendreher' (screwdriver) often follows 'mit' (with). 'Mit' takes the dative case.
Er öffnete das Batteriefach mit einem Schraubendreher.
He opened the battery compartment with a screwdriver.
A typical collocation is 'den Schraubendreher ansetzen' (to position the screwdriver). This describes placing the tip correctly in the screw head before turning it.
Setze den Schraubendreher gerade an, damit du den Schraubenkopf nicht beschädigst.
Position the screwdriver straight so that you don't damage the screw head.
