Nadelstich

derNoun

needle prick; pinprick

English translations

  1. 01

    pinprick

  2. 02

    stitch

  3. 03

    needlestick

Word details

German meaning
Ein Nadelstich ist ein kleiner Stich, der mit einer Nadel gemacht wird.
English meaning
Needle prick
Synonym
Piekser, Stich
German example
Sie spürte nur einen kurzen Nadelstich bei der Impfung.
English example
She only felt a brief needle prick during the vaccination.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Nadelstich
Plural Form
die Nadelstiche

Example sentences with “Nadelstich”

  1. Der Nadelstich war kaum zu spüren. (The needle prick was barely noticeable.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nadelstich used metaphorically?

Yes, 'Nadelstiche' can refer to small, annoying provocations. It is a masculine noun (der).