This is the 3620th most frequent German word.
nagel
"Nagel" in English means "nail" (as in a fingernail or a metal nail).
The term 'Nagel' here refers to a physical object, specifically a nail used in construction or decoration to fix objects.
Ich habe einen Nagel benutzt, um das Bild an die Wand zu hängen.
I used a nail to hang the picture on the wall.
The word 'Nagel' refers to a body part in this context, specifically a fingernail.
Mein Nagel ist abgebrochen, ich muss ihn feilen.
My nail broke, I need to file it.
The word 'Nagel' is used metaphorically in this sentence, symbolizing the core or essence of an issue.