pen

• Substantiv, das ein Schreibgerät bezeichnet, das Tinte zum Schreiben oder Zeichnen auf einer Oberfläche verwendet; umfasst Stift, Füller, Kugelschreiber und Feder.

A common noun referring to a writing instrument that uses ink to write or draw on a surface.

1. Writing instrumentA1formal

   A tool used for writing or drawing with ink.

   Schreibgerät

   • She signed the contract with a blue pen.
   • I need a pen to write down the address.
   • He always carries a pen in his pocket.

2. Enclosure for animalsA2formal

   A small enclosed area for keeping animals, such as sheep or pigs.

   Pferch

   • The farmer put the sheep in the pen for the night.
   • The pig pen needs to be cleaned regularly.
   • The children watched the goats in the pen.

   Synonymecagecompoundcoopcorralenclosurefoldkraalpaddockpoundsty

• Verb, das das Schreiben oder Verfassen von etwas bezeichnet, meist mit einem Stift oder im literarischen Kontext.

A verb used to indicate the act of writing or composing something, typically with a pen or in a literary context.

1. B2formal

   To write or compose something, typically with a pen or in a literary sense.

   Schreiben oder verfassen

   • She penned a heartfelt letter to her grandmother.
   • The author penned several novels during his lifetime.
   • He penned a quick note before leaving the office.

   Synonymeauthorcomposedraftinditeinscribejotwrite

Phrasal-Variantenpen up