die Nadel
Translation
needle, pin, pine needle
Examples
Ich brauche Nadel und Faden zum Nähen.
I need a needle and thread for sewing.
Die Nadeln des Tannenbaums sind grün.
The needles of the fir tree are green.
Der Arzt gibt ihm eine Spritze mit einer Nadel.
The doctor gives him an injection with a needle.
Grammar Patterns
to use/have ((sth.)) She uses a needle for sewing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spitze (point, tip)
Etymology
From Old High German 'nadala', related to the English word 'needle'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Nadel' can refer to any sharp, pointy object: a sewing needle, a doctor's needle, or a pine needle.