Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A long flat piece of wood used for building or making things.
Natural examples
Der Schreiner schnitt das Brett auf die richtige Länge.
The carpenter cut the board to the correct length.
Leg die Tomaten auf das saubere Brett.
Put the tomatoes on the clean board.
Ein Brett lag über dem kleinen Graben.
A plank lay across the small ditch.
Usage note
Brett is neuter, plural Bretter. A cutting board is Schneidebrett.
Mini-lesson: Brett
A long flat piece of wood used for building or making things. Brett is neuter, plural Bretter. A cutting board is Schneidebrett.
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