Translation of needle into German
Noun
tools
thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing- She threaded the needle with ease..Sie hat die Nadel mühelos eingefädelt
conifer leaf
leaf of a coniferous tree- The ground was covered with dry pine needles..Der Boden war mit trockenen Kiefernnadeln bedeckt
instrument
indicator on a gauge or dial- The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty..Die Nadel der Kraftstoffanzeige zeigte auf leer
Verb
piercing
pierce skin or fabric using a thin pointed implement- She needled the fabric with precision.Sie stach den Stoff mit Präzision.
teasing
tease or provoke someone persistently- He needled his friend about the mistake.Er stichelte seinen Freund wegen des Fehlers.
Expressions with needle: examples in English and translations in German
Images of needle
(tools) Nadel 
(conifer leaf) Kiefernnadel 
(instrument) Nadel 
(device) Nadel 
(medical) Nadel 
(construction) Nadel
Synonyms and analogies of needle in English
Examples of needle in a sentence
The needle was too small for the thick thread. The needle fell softly from the pine tree. Each needle glistened with morning dew. The needle on the speedometer was stuck. The needle barely moved despite the engine running. He carefully placed the needle on the vinyl.
The needle scratched the surface of the record. A needle is essential for administering vaccines. Doctors prefer a fine needle for delicate procedures. The algorithm struggled to find the needle. Searching for the needle took hours. The needle was crucial for the temporary arch. Engineers placed a needle to hold the structure. The acupuncturist needled the patient with care. He needled the cloth swiftly during the workshop. She needled him about his new haircut. They needled their teammate for missing the goal.
Translations of "needle" in Context ordered by category and frequency
She will thread the needle before starting her sewing project.
Sie wird die Nadel einfädeln, bevor sie mit ihrem Nähprojekt beginnt.
The larger numbers indicate the smaller actual diameter of the needle.
Die größeren Zahlen zeigen den kleineren tatsächlichen Durchmesser der Kanüle an.
But now the one-time needle players are just blunt toothpicks.
Aber jetzt sind die einstigen Nadeln nur noch stumpfe Zahnstocher.
She used a needle to pierce the fabric for her sewing project.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um für ihr Nähprojekt Löcher in den Stoff zu stechen.
Quick conversion of the machine when changing needle or thread sizes.
Schnellere Umrüstung der Maschine beim Wechsel der Nadel- oder Garnstärken.
needle: Examples and translations in context
She skillfully threaded the needle, ready to start her embroidery.
Geschickt fädelte sie die Nadel ein, bereit ihre Stickarbeit zu beginnen.
With a keen point, the needle easily threaded through the fabric.
Mit einer scharfen Spitze ließ sich die Nadel leicht durch den Stoff fädeln.
To negotiate with them, you need to be sharp as a needle.
Um mit ihnen zu verhandeln, musst du scharf wie eine Nadel sein.
You have to stay sharp as a needle during this fast-paced lecture today.
Während dieser schnellen Vorlesung heute musst du scharf wie eine Nadel bleiben.
The detective was sharp as a needle, piecing everything together without delay.
Der Detektiv war scharf wie eine Nadel und setzte alles ohne Verzögerung zusammen.
She felt a sharp burn when the needle pricked her finger.
Sie verspürte einen stechenden Schmerz, als die Nadel ihren Finger stach.
The donation was generous, but it didn't really move the needle overall.
Die Spende war großzügig, aber insgesamt hat sie die Nadel nicht wirklich bewegt.
Our daughter is sharp as a needle; she grasped algebra in one afternoon.
Unsere Tochter ist scharf wie eine Nadel; sie begriff Algebra an einem Nachmittag.
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