die Nadel
Translation
needle, pin, pine needle, pointer
Examples
Ich brauche Nadel und Faden zum Nähen.
I need a needle and thread for sewing.
Die Nadeln des Tannenbaums fallen ab.
The needles of the fir tree are falling off.
Die Nadel des Kompasses zeigt nach Norden.
The compass needle points north.
Grammar Patterns
with a needle and thread with a needle and thread She is sewing the dress with a needle and thread.
Similar Words
Stift (pin, peg), Dorn (thorn)
Etymology
From Old High German 'nādala', related to 'nähen' (to sew).
Memory Tips
Think of a sewing 'Nadel' or the 'Nadel' on a pine tree ('Nadelbaum').