Griffel

See also: griffel

German

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʀɪfl̩/
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Noun

Griffel m (genitive Griffels, plural Griffel)

  1. stylus, pen, slate pencil; an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards.
  2. (botany) style
  3. (colloquial) fingers, mitts
    Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen! — Don't touch my cherry pie with your fingers!

Declension
Declension of Griffel
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Griffel die Griffel
genitive eines des Griffels der Griffel
dative einem dem Griffel den Griffeln
accusative ein das Griffel die Griffel

Synonyms
  • (style): Stylus (more formal; scientific)

Further reading
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