Nagelschere

nail scissors

noun NAH-gel-sheh-reh Rare

Also means

cuticle scissors

Usage Note

Nagelschere refers to small scissors designed for trimming fingernails or toenails. Contrasted with Nagelknipser (nail clippers), which cuts rather than snips. Both are standard items in a Nagelset (manicure set).

Examples

"Die Nagelschere liegt in der Schublade des Badezimmerschränkchens."

Natural Translation

The nail scissors are in the drawer of the bathroom cabinet.

Literal Translation

The nail-scissors lie in the drawer of the bathroom-cabinet.

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