Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Messer

Translation (Übersetzung) knife
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈmɛsɐ/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
food household tools kitchen utensils
A common household and kitchen tool. Can refer to various types of knives including kitchen knives, pocket knives, or cutting tools.

Messer - German Nouns - Messer Meaning - Messer Translation - Messer Nouns Examples

Messer is a German Nouns

Learn Messer meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Messer is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Messer Examples (Beispiele) in English

Messer examples with English translations. See how to use Messer in sentences. Messer example sentences in English below.

Das Messer ist scharf.
The knife is sharp.
Describing a knife's condition
Ich schneide das Brot mit einem Messer.
I cut the bread with a knife.
Using a knife for food preparation
Die Messer liegen in der Schublade.
The knives are in the drawer.
Describing location of multiple knives

Messer Word Family - Messer Related Words - Messer Family Members

Messer Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Messer word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Messer family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Messer related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Küchenmesser
Meaning: kitchen knife
Example: Das Küchenmesser ist mein Lieblingswerkzeug.
Noun
Taschenmesser
Meaning: pocket knife
Example: Er hat immer ein Taschenmesser dabei.
Noun
verb form (Verbform)
messen
Meaning: to measure
Tense: infinitive
Example: Messer comes from the verb 'messen' (to measure), as knives were originally measuring tools.
Verb

Messer Usage - Messer Collocations - Messer Idioms - Messer Synonyms - Messer Antonyms

Messer Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Messer Collocations (Kollokationen)

Messer collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Messer word combinations and how to use Messer with other words naturally.

scharfes Messer
sharp knife
High frequency
Messer und Gabel
knife and fork
High frequency
mit dem Messer schneiden
to cut with a knife
High frequency
Taschenmesser
pocket knife
Medium frequency
Küchenmesser
kitchen knife
High frequency
Messerblock
knife block
Medium frequency
Buttermesser
butter knife
Medium frequency
Messer schärfen
to sharpen a knife
Medium frequency

Messer Idioms (Redewendungen)

Messer idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Messer with meanings and explanations. Master Messer expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem das Messer an die Kehle setzen
to put a knife to someone's throat
To put someone under extreme pressure or threat
zwischen zwei Stühlen sitzen
to sit between two chairs
To be in a difficult position where you have to choose between two options (note: this idiom doesn't contain 'Messer' but is related to cutting/difficult decisions)
das Messer im Rücken spüren
to feel the knife in your back
To feel betrayed by someone
mit dem Messer kämpfen
to fight with a knife
To engage in a dangerous or desperate struggle

Messer Synonyms (Synonyme)

Messer synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Messer and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Messer similar words and their usage.

Klinge
Meaning: blade
Medium similarity
Schnitzmesser
Meaning: carving knife
High similarity
Cuttermesser
Meaning: utility knife
Medium similarity
Dolch
Meaning: dagger
Low similarity

Messer Antonyms (Antonyme)

Messer antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Messer. Discover Messer opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Gabel
Meaning: fork
Löffel
Meaning: spoon
Schutz
Meaning: protection

Messer Semantically Related Words - Messer Contextually Related Words - Messer Thematically Related Words

Messer Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Messer semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Messer. Explore Messer related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Messer contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Gabel Löffel Besteck Schneiden Klinge Schärfe Küche Werkzeug

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