die Sägespäne
Translation
sawdust, wood shavings
Examples
Der Boden der Werkstatt war voller Sägespäne.
The workshop floor was full of sawdust.
Grammar Patterns
(subject/object) sawdust Sawdust is flammable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sägemehl (sawdust meal), Holzstaub (wood dust)
Etymology
From 'Säge' (saw) + 'Späne' (shavings, chips). Literally 'saw shavings'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Säge' (saw) making a mess of 'Späne' (shavings) all over the floor.