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Strohhalm Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Strohhalm" is used as noun with the meaning of "straw", "drinking straw" or "last straw".
Essential properties of "Strohhalm"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Strohhalm
- Plural: die Strohhalme
- Composition: compound noun formed by Stroh, Halm
Meanings of "Strohhalm" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Thin tube for drinking"
- Definition: "Thin tube used for drinking liquids."
- Translation(s): straw, drinking straw
- Synonym(s): Trinkhalm
- Related word(s): Stroh, Halm
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er trinkt seinen Saft mit einem Strohhalm.
- Der Strohhalm ist aus Plastik.
- Kinder lieben es, mit einem Strohhalm zu trinken.
2.) "Metaphorical last hope or resource"
- Definition: "Metaphorically, a last hope or resource."
- Translation(s): last straw, last hope, glimmer of hope
- Related word(s): Hoffnung, Rettungsanker
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er klammert sich an einen Strohhalm.
- In seiner Not griff er nach jedem Strohhalm.
- Der Plan war ein Strohhalm in der Krise.