noun
tool, instrument
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Werkzeug means 'tool' or 'instrument'. It is a neuter noun (das Werkzeug) with plural Werkzeuge. Genitive singular is des Werkzeugs. Dative singular: dem Werkzeug; dative plural: den Werkzeugen. No irregularities; plural formed regularly with -e; common in manual and technical contexts.
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Ich brauche Werkzeug.
I need tools.
Er packte sein Werkzeug in die Tasche, bevor er zur Reparatur ging.
He packed his tools into his bag before going to the repair.
Der Mechaniker suchte sein Werkzeug, weil die Maschine plötzlich stehen blieb.
The mechanic looked for his tools because the machine suddenly stopped.
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Imagine a toolbox full of different tools labeled 'Werkzeug'.
Think 'werk' (work) + 'zeug' like toolkit — Werkzeug = tools.
Picture a neutral grey toolbox with a tag 'das' — das Werkzeug.
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Werkzeug is a common everyday noun for physical tools; some technical contexts prefer 'Instrument' for specialised instruments.