das Gaffaband
Translation
gaffer tape, duct tape, cloth tape
Examples
Ich brauche Gaffaband, um das Kabel zu fixieren.
I need gaffer tape to fix the cable.
Er hat den Riss mit Gaffaband geklebt.
He taped the tear with gaffer tape.
Grammar Patterns
to use/need ((sth.)) I need gaffer tape.
to tape sth. with ((sth.)) He tapes the cable with gaffer tape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gaffer-Tape, Panzerband. Antonyms: none.
Etymology
A compound of 'Gaffa' (from English 'gaffer', a chief lighting technician on a film set) and 'Band' (tape). It's the tape gaffers use.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'gaffer' on a movie set quickly fixing everything with this strong 'Band' (tape). Gaffa-Band!