sluitring
The Dutch word for a flat annulus (washer) is sluitring.
Meaning: flat annulus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
sluitring is a noun.
Did you know?
- In a hardware store, if you ask for a ringetje instead of a sluitring, you are using a diminutive. Dutch people frequently use diminutives for small hardware components to sound more natural.
- The word sluit in sluitring is related to the verb sluiten, which is used for everything from closing a door to concluding a business deal.
- The term sluitring can refer to both a flat washer and a locking washer. To specify a spring washer, the Dutch use the more specific term veerring.
Examples in context
- Ik moet mijn kleren wassen in de wasmachineI need to wash my clothes in the washing machine
- Heb jij al je kleren gewassen?Have you washed all your clothes?
- Ja, ik heb ze in de wasautomaat gestopt.Yes, I put them in the washing machine.
- Ik heb een nieuwe sluitring nodig.I need a new washer.
- De sluitring is beschadigd.The washer is damaged.
- Vergeet de sluitring niet bij de bout.Don't forget the washer with the bolt.
Example conversation
Noah is repairing a bicycle in the garage.
- NoahWaar is de kleine sluitring?Where is the small washer?
- LisaDie ligt in de gereedschapskist, Noah.That is in the toolbox, Noah.
- NoahDank je, ik heb hem gevonden.Thanks, I found it.
- LisaSucces met de reparatie!Good luck with the repair!
