Nageln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nageln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to nail", "to fasten with nails" or "to screw".

Essential properties of "nageln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nageln
  • Simple past: nagelte
  • Participle: genagelt

See full conjugation of nageln

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nageln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fasten with nails"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Brett an die Wand genagelt.He nailed the board to the wall.
  2. Sie nagelte das Schild an die Tür.She nailed the sign to the door.
  3. Wir müssen das Regal an die Wand nageln.We have to nail the shelf to the wall.

2.) "Slang for having sex"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat behauptet, er hätte sie genagelt.He claimed he had sex with her.
  2. Sie nageln schon seit Monaten.They've been having sex for months.
  3. Er wollte sie unbedingt nageln.He really wanted to screw her.

3.) "To block or stop an opponent's move in sports"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Torwart hat den Ball genagelt.The goalkeeper blocked the ball.
  2. Er nagelte den Gegner an der Linie.He pinned the opponent to the line.
  3. Sie nagelten den Angriff des Teams.They stopped the team's attack.
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