spray can
die Spraydose, die Spraydosen
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spray can
A can that releases its contents as a fine spray when the nozzle is pressed. The contents are usually kept under pressure by a propellant gas.
Sie sprühte den Lack aus der Spraydose gleichmäßig auf die Metallfläche.
She sprayed the lacquer from the spray can evenly onto the metal surface.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Spraydosen |
| genitive | der Spraydose |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Spraydose | die Spraydosen |
| accusative | die Spraydose | die Spraydosen |
| dative | der Spraydose | den Spraydosen |
| genitive | der Spraydose | der Spraydosen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Spraydose' (spray can) is made up of 'Spray' (spray) and 'Dose' (can). The head noun 'Dose' refers to the container; 'Spray' indicates that the contents are dispersed as a fine mist.
Die leere Spraydose lag neben dem Mülleimer.
The empty spray can was lying next to the trash can.
To describe spraying the substance from the can, the phrase 'aus der Spraydose sprühen' (to spray from a spray can) is often used. The preposition 'aus' takes the dative form 'der Spraydose'.
Er sprühte den Reiniger aus der Spraydose auf die verschmutzte Stelle.
He sprayed the cleaner from the spray can onto the dirty spot.
Common phrases include 'eine Spraydose schütteln' (to shake a spray can), 'eine Spraydose verwenden' (to use a spray can), and 'eine Spraydose entsorgen' (to dispose of a spray can). The contents are often specified by naming a particular substance, such as lacquer, paint, or insect spray.
Vor dem Gebrauch muss man die Spraydose gründlich schütteln.
You need to shake the spray can thoroughly before use.
