pot holder
der Topflappen, die Topflappen
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pot holder
A thick, heat-resistant piece of fabric or a heat-resistant object used to handle hot pots, pans, or baking tins, or to remove them from the stove.
Mit dem Topflappen nahm sie den heißen Topf vom Herd.
She used the pot holder to take the hot pot off the stove.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Topflappen |
| genitive | des Topflappens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Topflappen | die Topflappen |
| accusative | den Topflappen | die Topflappen |
| dative | dem Topflappen | den Topflappen |
| genitive | des Topflappens | der Topflappen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Topflappen' (pot holder) consists of 'Topf' (pot) and 'Lappen' (cloth). This combination helps you remember the word: the first part names a typical object you handle with it.
Neben dem Herd liegt ein Topflappen für die heißen Töpfe.
There is a pot holder next to the stove for the hot pots.
When talking about crafts, 'Topflappen häkeln' (to crochet pot holders) and 'Topflappen nähen' (to sew pot holders) are typical collocations. In this context, they are often described as 'selbst gemacht' (handmade).
Für ihre neue Küche häkelt sie zwei Topflappen aus Baumwolle.
She is crocheting two cotton pot holders for her new kitchen.
When handling hot objects, you often refer to the tool you use with 'mit einem Topflappen' (with a pot holder) or 'mit dem Topflappen' (with the pot holder). 'Mit' (with) takes the dative case.
Halte den heißen Griff mit einem Topflappen fest.
Hold the hot handle firmly with a pot holder.
