der Draht
Translation
wire, thread, line, connection
Examples
Der Elektriker verlegt einen neuen Draht.
The electrician is laying a new wire.
Der Zaun ist aus Stacheldraht gemacht.
The fence is made of barbed wire.
Sie hat einen guten Draht zu ihrem Chef.
She has a good connection to her boss.
Grammar Patterns
to be made of ((sth.)) to be made of sth. The fence is made of wire.
to have a good connection to ((sb.)) to have a good connection to sb. She has a good connection to her boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kabel (cable), Leitung (line/conduit)
Etymology
From Old High German 'drāt', related to 'drehen' (to twist/turn), as wire was originally made by twisting metal.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Draht' to the English word 'thread'—a metal thread. The idiom 'einen guten Draht haben' means to have a good 'line' or connection to someone.