der Bleistift
pencil (masculine: der)
How do you say “pencil (masculine: der)” in German? It’s der Bleistift. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Bleistifte
Pronunciationdehr BLY-shtift
Example
Der Bleistift ist stumpf.
The pencil is blunt.
Memory tip
Blei (lead) + Stift (pen) = pencil.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Bleistift» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Bleistift» is der.
What is the plural of «Bleistift»?
The plural is die Bleistifte.
Words in this topic: Office & Stationery
German nouns with the article der →