Nick
In German, Nick refers to a small cut in a surface.
Meaning: small cut in a surface (noun)
Did you know?
- The word Kerbe used for a 'nick' is the basis for the old German custom of Kerbholz, where notches were carved into wood to keep track of debts.
- While 'nick' describes a physical notch in English, a German speaker might accidentally think of the verb nicken, which means 'to nod'.
- The word 'Nick' in German is often associated with the nickname for 'Nikolaus', a name with deep religious and historical roots in Europe.
Examples in context
- Du magst Nick nicht, oder?You don't like Nick, right?This sentence shows the use of Nick as a person's name.Tatoeba #2277855 by Vortarulo, translation #10501938 by tchrspet1
- Nick Drake war ein englischer Musiker.Nick Drake was an English musician.This sentence uses Nick as a proper name for a musician.Tatoeba #10656469 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9140187 by sundown
- Nick beeilte sich, um den Bus zu erwischen.Nick hurried to catch the bus.This sentence uses Nick as a proper name for a person.Tatoeba #9004778 by wolfgangth, translation #35979 by CN
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Example conversation
Maximilian is showing Sarah a scratch on his new wooden table.
- MaximilianSchau mal, da ist ein kleiner Nick im Holz.Look, there is a small nick in the wood.
- SarahOh nein, wie ist dieser Nick passiert?Oh no, how did this nick happen?
- MaximilianIch glaube, ein Messer hat diesen Nick gemacht.I think a knife made this nick.
- SarahMan sieht den Nick fast gar nicht.You can hardly see the nick.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
