Radiergummi

eraser

noun ra-DEER-goo-mi Rare

Origin: from radieren (to erase) and Gummi (rubber)

Also means

rubber

Usage Note

Radiergummi is the eraser pupils use to rub out pencil marks. It combines radieren (to erase) with Gummi (rubber). The gender can be either der or das, though der is more common. The plural is Radiergummis.

Examples

"Ich habe meinen Radiergummi zu Hause vergessen."

Natural Translation

I forgot my eraser at home.

Literal Translation

I have my eraser at home forgotten.

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