NOUN
derPinsel/ˈpɪnzl̩/brush (for painting)
Pinsel is a German noun that means brush (for painting). It is pronounced /ˈpɪnzl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Pinsel".
Definitions
1.brush used for painting or applying color(art; tools)
a.tool with a handle and bristles for spreading paint, ink, etc.
Ich habe einen neuen Pinsel für meinen Malkurs gekauft.—I bought a new brush for my painting class.
2.(colloquial) mustache (figuratively, resembling a brush)(colloquial, humorous)
a.used humorously to refer to a mustache
Mit diesem Pinsel unter der Nase siehst du echt lustig aus!—You look really funny with that mustache under your nose!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Pinsel | die Pinsel |
| Genitive | des Pinsels | der Pinsel |
| Dative | dem Pinsel | den Pinseln |
| Accusative | den Pinsel | die Pinsel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Pinsel" mean in English?
- "Pinsel" means brush (for painting). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Pinsel"?
- "Pinsel" is pronounced /ˈpɪnzl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Pinsel" der, die, or das?
- "Pinsel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Pinsel"?
- The plural of "Pinsel" is "Pinsel".
- What part of speech is "Pinsel"?
- "Pinsel" is a noun in German.
