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"Belt" in German: Gürtel
der Gürtel
Belt in German is der Gürtel. Say Mein Gürtel ist zu eng or Wo ist dein Gürtel?. Plural is die Gürtel.
Getting dressed
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How to pronounce Gürtel
Say it
GUER-tel
/ˈɡʏʁtl̩/
GUER-tel. Soft ü. Soft final -el.
"Belt" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Gürtel | the belt Main masculine noun. | Main masculine noun. |
| die Gürtel | the belts Plural (same form). | Plural (same form). |
| Gürtel anziehen | to put on a belt Dressing. | Dressing. |
| den Gürtel enger machen | to tighten the belt Literal or figurative. | Literal or figurative. |
How to use Gürtel in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Reicht der Gürtel noch eine Lochreihe?
Does the belt still reach one more hole?
Der Gürtel.
- 2Shopping
Dieser Gürtel passt besser zur Hose.
This belt matches the pants better.
Dieser Gürtel.
- 3Lost item
Mein Gürtel liegt noch im Hotelzimmer.
My belt is still in the hotel room.
Mein Gürtel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gürtel
Incorrect: die Gürtel (singular)
Correct: der Gürtel
Singular is masculine der Gürtel; plural also die Gürtel.
Incorrect: das Belt
Correct: der Gürtel
Use Gürtel, not English belt.
Good to know
Den Gürtel enger schnallen is also an idiom for budgeting. Fashion shops sell Ledergürtel next to fabric belts.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before leaving for a dinner
ChatPal
Brauchst du meinen Gürtel aus Leder?
Do you need my leather belt?
You
Gern. Mein Gürtel ist zu dünn für die Hose.
Gladly. My belt is too thin for these pants.
ChatPal
Hier. Mach den Gürtel nicht zu eng.
Here. Don't make the belt too tight.
You
Okay. Mit dem Gürtel sitzt alles besser.
Okay. With the belt everything sits better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Belt" in German
How do you say belt?
Der Gürtel.
Gender?
Masculine: der Gürtel.
Plural?
Die Gürtel.
Tighten the belt?
Den Gürtel enger machen / schnallen.
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