der Pinsel
Translation
paintbrush, brush
Examples
Der Maler braucht einen feinen Pinsel.
The painter needs a fine paintbrush.
Mit diesem Pinsel kannst du die Wand streichen.
You can paint the wall with this brush.
Grammar Patterns
to use a brush ((for sth.)) to use a brush for painting.
to paint ((sth.)) with a brush to paint the wall with a brush.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bürste (brush for cleaning/hair); Antonyms: Stift (pen, pencil)
Etymology
From Middle High German `pensel`, from Latin `penicillus` ('little tail, painter's brush'), which is also the root of the English word 'pencil'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pencil' but for painting - that's a 'Pinsel'.