die Lupe
Translation
magnifying glass, loupe
Examples
Der Detektiv benutzt eine Lupe.
The detective uses a magnifying glass.
Er betrachtet den Käfer mit einer Lupe.
He is observing the beetle with a magnifying glass.
Wir müssen den Vertrag unter die Lupe nehmen.
We have to scrutinise the contract.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with a magnifying glass)) to look at sth. He is looking at the beetle with a magnifying glass.
((sth.)) ((unter die Lupe nehmen)) to scrutinise sth. (idiom) We have to scrutinise the contract.
Similar Words
Synonym: Vergrößerungsglas (magnifying glass)
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'loupe'. The ultimate origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
The word 'Lupe' sounds a bit like 'loop', and a magnifying glass has a round, loop-like frame.