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Spritze
German → American English
American English
Injection
umgangssprachlich: ein medizinisches Instrument zum Injizieren von Flüssigkeiten; auch die Injektion selbst
Die Krankenschwester zieht das Medikament in die Spritze auf.Spritze is the everyday word for both a syringe and, in medical contexts, an injection. For the physical object, Germans often say die Spritze; for the action, use spritzen or eine Spritze geben.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Spritze" mean in English?
It usually means "syringe" or, in some contexts, "injection."
Is "Spritze" the same as "Injektion"?
Not exactly. "Spritze" often refers to the syringe itself, while "Injektion" usually means the injection as a medical procedure.
How do you say "give an injection" in German?
You can say "eine Spritze geben" or "spritzen," depending on the context.
What article does "Spritze" take?
The noun is feminine: "die Spritze."