Schrauben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schrauben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to screw", "to bolt" or "to tighten". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Schrauben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: schrauben
  • Simple past: schraubte
  • Participle: geschraubt

See full conjugation of schrauben

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Schraube
  • Plural: die Schrauben

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fasten or unfasten by turning a screw or bolt"

"Schrauben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss die Schraube fester schrauben.He needs to tighten the screw more.
  2. Sie begann, die Lampe an die Decke zu schrauben.She started to screw the lamp to the ceiling.
  3. Er hat vergessen, die Schrauben richtig zu schrauben.He forgot to screw the screws in properly.

2.) "Multiple screws or bolts used for fastening"

"Schrauben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich brauche mehr Schrauben für das Regal.I need more screws for the shelf.
  2. Die Schrauben sind im Werkzeugkasten.The screws are in the toolbox.
  3. Er hat die Schrauben verloren.He lost the screws.
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