der Strang
Translation
rope, cord, skein, strand
Examples
Er zog an dem dicken Strang.
He pulled on the thick rope.
Sie kaufte einen Strang Wolle.
She bought a skein of wool.
Ich habe den Strang der Geschichte verloren.
I lost the thread of the story.
Grammar Patterns
to pull on+3 to pull on (sth.) He pulled on the thick rope.
to buy ((sth.)) to buy (sth.) She bought a skein of wool.
to lose the ((sth.gen)) to lose the thread of (sth.) I lost the thread of the narrative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Seil, Kordel, Faden
Etymology
From Old High German 'strang' (rope, cord). Related to the English word 'string'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English words 'string' or 'strand'. The meaning extends from a physical cord to a metaphorical 'thread' of a story.