Nagel
nail
In German, 'Nagel' is the direct translation for the English word 'nail'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, such as in construction, carpentry, and everyday language to refer to a small metal spike used to join things together. It can also be used metaphorically, for example, to describe a person who is particularly good at something, as in the phrase 'jemandem haut der Nagel auf den Kopf' (someone hits the nail on the head).
Example sentences using: Nagel
Ich habe einen Nagel in meinen Reifen.
I have a nail in my tire.
This sentence can be used when you suspect damage to your tire due to a nail. 'Nagel' directly translates to nail in English.
Die Nagel ist scharf und spitz.
The nail is sharp and pointed.
This sentence can be used to describe the characteristics of a nail. Here, 'Nagel' is used to refer to a common tool or object, which is a sharp and pointed nail.
Er hat den Nagel auf den Kopf getroffen.
He hit the nail on the head.
This phrase is a German idiom and it's used when someone makes an accurate statement or gets something exactly right. It does not literally mean hitting a nail with a hammer.