scalpel

dasNoun

das Skalpell

Word details

German meaning
Ein kleines, sehr scharfes Messer, das bei Operationen verwendet wird.
English meaning
Scalpel
Synonym
Chirurgenmesser
German example
Der Chirurg benutzte ein Skalpell, um den Schnitt zu machen.
English example
The surgeon used a scalpel to make the incision.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Skalpell
Plural Form
die Skalpelle

Example sentences with “scalpel”

  1. Der Chirurg griff zum Skalpell. (The surgeon reached for the scalpel.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of 'scalpel' in German?

It is neuter: 'das Skalpell'. The plural is 'die Skalpelle'.