German Expression · Advanced
den festsitzenden Deckel aufdrehen
unscrew the stuck lid
Pronunciation: den festsitzenden Deckel aufdrehen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: unscrew the stuck lid.
Example
Dreh den festsitzenden Deckel mit einem trockenen Tuch auf.
Unscrew the stuck lid with a dry cloth.
Practice tips
- Practice den festsitzenden Deckel aufdrehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.