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string

string

Meaning of string

English

a thin piece of cord

Deutsch

dünne Schnur, mit der man z. B. ein Paket verschnürt

string

Pronunciation

British English
/strɪŋ/
American English
/strɪŋ/

string with German translation

string usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The string broke.

Der Bindfaden ist gerissen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Tie the package with string.

Binde das Paket mit Bindfaden zu.

string synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between string, twine, cord, rope, and thread

T
🇬🇧English
twine

Strong string made of twisted fibres

rare word

ENTie the tomato plants with garden twine.

cord
🇬🇧English

Thicker and stronger than string

often

ENPull the cord to open the blinds.

R
🇬🇧English
rope

Thick strong cord for heavy loads

very often

ENThey tied the boat with a rope.

Advanced: broader words

T
🇬🇧English
thread

Very thin fibre used for sewing

often

ENI need a needle and thread.

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Questions about this word

What does string mean?

a thin piece of cord

How do you pronounce string?

string is pronounced [strɪŋ].

How is string used in a sentence?

Der Bindfaden ist gerissen. Translation: The string broke.

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