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Messer

German → American English

American English

Knife

Ein scharfes Werkzeug zum Schneiden.

Er schneidet das Brot mit einem Messer.

Messer is a neuter noun: das Messer. In German, it often appears in compounds like Küchenmesser or Taschenmesser.

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Messer" mean in English?

"Messer" means "knife" in English.

Is it "der Messer" or "das Messer"?

The correct article is "das": das Messer.

What is the plural of "Messer"?

The plural is also "die Messer".

How do you say "kitchen knife" in German?

"Kitchen knife" is "Küchenmesser" in German.