Bohrer

drill bit

noun BOH-rer Rare

Also means

drill (the tool)

Usage Note

Bohrer usually means the drill bit, while the powered tool is the Bohrmaschine or Akkuschrauber. The verb bohren also means to nag, as in bohrende Fragen.

Examples

"Für die Wand brauchst du einen Bohrer für Stein."

Natural Translation

For the wall you need a masonry drill bit.

Literal Translation

For the wall need you a drill-bit for stone.

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