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The German word for pencil is
Bleistift





pencil

Gender

The gender of Bleistift is masculine. E.g. der Bleistift.

Plural

The plural of Bleistift is Bleistifte.

German Definition


pencil
     Substantiv:
     [1] Stift
     [2] Bleistift
          [1] I forgot my pencils at home.
            Ich habe meine Stifte zuhause vergessen.
          [1] Can you draw a house with your pencil?
            Kannst du mit deinem Bleistift ein Haus zeichnen?



Translations for pencil and their definitions

Bleistift
     n. pencil (writing utensil with a graphite shaft)


Griffel
     n-m. stylus, pen, slate pencil (an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards)
     n-m. (botany) style
     n-m. (colloquial usually in the plural) finger, mitt
          Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen! - Don't touch my cherry pie with your fingers!



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