pencil

Bleistift is the German word for pencil. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a writing instrument typically made of wood with a graphite core. Bleistift is a compound word, with Blei meaning lead and Stift meaning stick or pen. However, unlike in English, the term does not imply the use of lead, as modern pencils are made of graphite.

Example sentences using: Bleistift

Ich habe einen Bleistift.

I have a pencil.

This is a simple affirmative sentence, indicating possession of a pencil.

Der Bleistift ist auf dem Tisch.

The pencil is on the table.

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Kannst du mir deinen Bleistift leihen?

Can you lend me your pencil?

This is a question asking someone else if they could lend their pencil to the speaker. It models a common social interaction in many cultures.