Waage
dieNounscale (weighing device); Libra (zodiac)
English translations
- 01
balance
- 02
scale
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Waage ist ein Instrument zum Messen des Gewichts oder der Masse.
- English meaning
- A scale is an instrument for measuring weight or mass.
- Synonym
- Gleichgewicht, Gewichtsmesser
- German example
- Ich benutze eine Waage, um mein Gewicht zu überprüfen.
- English example
- I use a scale to check my weight.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Waage
- Plural Form
- die Waagen
Related words
- waagerecht
horizontal
- Wasserwaage
spirit level
- Briefwaage
letter scale
- waagerecht
Parallel to the horizon or at the same level.
- das Zünglein an der Waage sein
To be the deciding factor, to tip the scales.
- Briefwaage
A letter scale is a device for weighing letters to determine the correct postage.
- jedes Wort auf die Goldwaage legen
To weigh every word carefully
- Balkenwaage
Balance scale
- Wasserwaage
Spirit level
- söhlig
Level, horizontal (in mining)
- Waagschale
scale pan
- Halbgeviertstrich
En dash
- horizontal
Horizontal
- Trennstrich
Hyphen
- Ergänzungsstrich
Ditto mark
- First
Ridge
- Wage
Scale
- Zünglein
Tongue, indicator
- Divis
A hyphen is a horizontal line that separates words or parts of words; it is also known as a dash.
- Fries
A frieze is a horizontal, often decorated band on a wall or piece of furniture that contains decorative elements.
- brettleben
Simple life
- Bindestrich
Hyphen
- Bruchstrich
Fraction bar
- Spiegelstrich
Bullet point
- abwiegen
To weigh
- eichen
To calibrate
- senkrecht
vertical, perpendicular
- liegend
Lying down
- eichen
To calibrate
Example sentences with “Waage”
Stell dich auf die Waage. (Step on the scale.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Waage feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Waage).