Nomen

die Instrumente

instruments, tools, implements

Er spielt viele musikalische Instrumente.

He plays many musical instruments.

Die Chirurgen benutzen sterile Instrumente.

The surgeons use sterile instruments.

((musical instruments)) to play musical instruments He plays many musical instruments.

((instruments)) to use instruments The surgeons use sterile instruments.

Synonyms: Werkzeuge (tools), Geräte (devices)

From Latin 'instrumentum' (tool, implement). Cognate with the English word 'instrument'.

Picture both musical instruments and a surgeon's instruments to remember its dual meaning.

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