screwdriver
der Schraubenzieher, die Schraubenzieher
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screwdriver
A hand tool with a handle and a blade, used to tighten or loosen screws. The term is often used colloquially as a synonym for “Schraubendreher” (screwdriver).
Gibst du mir bitte den flachen Schraubenzieher aus dem Werkzeugkasten?
Could you please give me the flathead screwdriver from the toolbox?
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schraubenzieher |
| genitive | des Schraubenziehers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schraubenzieher | die Schraubenzieher |
| accusative | den Schraubenzieher | die Schraubenzieher |
| dative | dem Schraubenzieher | den Schraubenziehern |
| genitive | des Schraubenziehers | der Schraubenzieher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of “Schraube” (screw) and “ziehen” (to pull). So it describes a tool used to move screws, even though you actually turn them.
Ich brauche einen Schraubenzieher, um das neue Regal aufzubauen.
I need a screwdriver to put up the new shelf.
The type of screwdriver is often described more precisely. Common combinations are “Kreuzschlitz-Schraubenzieher” (Phillips screwdriver) and “Schlitz-Schraubenzieher” (flathead screwdriver).
Für diese Schraube brauchst du einen sehr kleinen Kreuzschlitz-Schraubenzieher.
For this screw, you need a very small Phillips screwdriver.
The typical verbs used in connection with a screwdriver are “eine Schraube festziehen” (to tighten a screw) or “eine Schraube lösen” (to loosen a screw).
Kannst du mit dem Schraubenzieher bitte diese lockere Schraube festziehen?
Can you please tighten this loose screw with the screwdriver?
