Knebel

derNoun

gag, toggle, lever

English translations

01
gag
02
muzzle

Word details

German meaning: Ein Gegenstand, der verwendet wird, um den Mund zu verschließen, oft um jemanden am Sprechen oder Schreien zu hindern.
English meaning: Gag
Synonym: Mundknebel
German example: Der Entführer benutzte einen Knebel, um das Opfer ruhig zu halten.
English example: The kidnapper used a gag to keep the victim quiet.
Type: Noun
Article: der
Singular Form: der Knebel
Plural Form: die Knebel

knebeln
To gag
Knebelvertrag
Oppressive contract
Fessel
Shackle
zwicken
to pinch

Example sentences with “Knebel”

Der Knebel verhinderte, dass er sprach. (The gag prevented him from speaking.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is 'Knebel' in German?

'Knebel' is a masculine noun, so it takes the article 'der'. The plural is also 'die Knebel'.