German · Body & Health
"Bandage (band-aid)" in German: Pflaster
das Pflaster
Note: large: der Verband
A small adhesive bandage in German is das Pflaster. Larger wraps are der Verband, a different word. Ask Hast du ein Pflaster? after a cut.
Kitchen cut
Wart, ich hole ein Pflaster aus der Schublade.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Pflaster
Say it
PFLAS-ter
/ˈpflastɐ/
PFLAS-ter. Pf as one sound, stress PFLAS.
"Bandage (band-aid)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Pflaster | band-aid / plaster Small adhesive strip. | Small adhesive strip. |
| ein Pflaster | a band-aid Asking for one. | Asking for one. |
| Pflaster kleben | to put on a band-aid Action. | Action. |
| der Verband | bandage wrap Larger dressing; different word. | Larger dressing; different word. |
How to use Pflaster in real life
- 1Kitchen cut
Wart, ich hole ein Pflaster aus der Schublade.
Wait, I'll get a band-aid from the drawer.
Small cut.
- 2Pharmacy
Haben Sie wasserfeste Pflaster?
Do you have waterproof band-aids?
Plural Pflaster.
- 3Kids' scrape
Das Pflaster hält den Schmutz raus.
The band-aid keeps the dirt out.
Explaining care.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pflaster
Incorrect: Gib mir den Verband (for a tiny cut).
Correct: Gib mir ein Pflaster.
Verband is a larger wrap; the headword for a band-aid is Pflaster.
Incorrect: Die Pflaster ist nass.
Correct: Das Pflaster ist nass.
Pflaster is neuter: das Pflaster.
Good to know
German bathrooms and bags often hold a few Pflaster for small cuts. Pharmacies sell theme Pflaster for kids. A bulky wrap after surgery is usually der Verband, not das Pflaster.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A scraped knee after a fall
ChatPal
Brauchen wir ein Pflaster für dein Knie?
Do we need a band-aid for your knee?
You
Ja. Das Pflaster sollte groß genug sein.
Yes. The band-aid should be big enough.
ChatPal
Hier. Klebt das Pflaster schon fest?
Here. Is the band-aid already stuck firmly?
You
Ja, danke. Mit dem Pflaster geht's besser.
Yes, thanks. With the band-aid it's better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bandage (band-aid)" in German
How do you say band-aid?
Das Pflaster.
What about Verband?
Larger wrap; different word from this headword.
Gender?
Neuter: das Pflaster.
Do you have a band-aid?
Hast du ein Pflaster?
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