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der Strick

rope, cord, noose

noun · nominative / dative / accusative, singular masculine Rare #49,200
rope, cord Can refer to a noose when used in the context of hanging.
GE: Der Strick ist lang genug.
EN: The rope is long enough.
noose Usually refers to a noose used for hanging.
GE: Der Strick hing von einem Ast.
EN: The noose hung from a branch.
Declension of Strick
SingularPlural
Nominative Strick —
Accusative Strick —
Dative Strick —

Ja, einer ist tot, der andere nahm sich in der Zelle den Strick.

Yes, one is dead, the other took his own life in his cell.

— Mystic River (2003)

Aus Sand dreht man keinen Strick.

You can't make a rope out of sand.

Ein solches Leben weckt den Wunsch, zum Strick zu greifen.

Such a life makes you want to take up the rope.