Deckel
/ˈdɛkəl/masculine
The German word for lid is Deckel.
Deckel is used to refer to various types of covers, including those for pots, jars or even small boxes.
Meaning: top or cover (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Deckel is die Deckel.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdɛkəl/
Did you know?
- In some German dialects, Deckel is used jokingly to refer to a person's head, similar to how English speakers might say 'noggin'.
- There is a German expression 'einen Deckel draufmachen', which literally means 'to put a lid on it' but is used figuratively to mean finishing a task or settling a matter.
- The term Deckel can be used in a financial context to refer to a 'cap' or ceiling on a budget or interest rate.
Examples in context
- Der Deckel ist zu.The lid is closed.This sentence is useful for describing the state of a Deckel.Tatoeba #2036928 by Tamy, translation #1898213 by CK
- Wo ist der Deckel der Pfanne?Where's the pan lid?This sentence is useful for asking about a specific Deckel for a pan.Tatoeba #1691571 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1691848 by shekitten
- Ich krieg den Deckel nicht ab.I cannot get the lid off.This sentence is useful for expressing difficulty in removing a Deckel.Tatoeba #1534646 by al_ex_an_der, translation #21781 by CC
- Ich habe den Deckel auf den Behälter gelegt.I placed the lid on the container.
- Bitte überprüfen Sie den Verschluss des Behälters.Please check the lid of the container.
- Kannst du bitte den Deckel auf das Glas setzen?Can you please put the lid on the glass?
- Pass bitte den Deckel für den Topf!Please pass me the lid for the pot!
- Ich habe den Deckel verloren.I lost the lid.
- Kannst du mir helfen, den Verschluss zu öffnen?Can you help me open the lid?
- Bitte den Deckel immer gut verschließen.Please always seal the lid tightly.
- Wir benötigen noch einen Deckel für die Vorratsdose.We still need a lid for the storage container.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are cooking together in the kitchen.
- JulianKannst du bitte den Deckel holen?Can you please get the lid?
- LauraJa, er liegt dort auf dem Tisch.Yes, it is lying there on the table.
- JulianDanke, der Topf kocht ohne Deckel zu lange.Thanks, the pot takes too long to boil without a lid.
- LauraHier ist er, Julian.Here it is, Julian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lid” translations and entries Deckel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
