der Stecker

Plural: die Stecker
Based on: stecken
Goethe B1 Noun
1.

the plug

Opposite: Steckdose
(For electronic devices, NOT a bathtub or sink. That is called "Stöpsel".)
Examples
  • Alexa, warum ist der USB-Stecker von meinen AirPods kaputt?
  • Alexa, why is the USB plug of my AirPods broken?
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The meaning of “stecken” – And its Prefix Versions

"stecken" is a relative of "to stick". But why are the words for wall plug, silverware and hiding all with "stecken" in them? Today, we'll find out.

Vocab: stecken, verstecken, anstecken, das Besteck, der Stecker, die Steckdose

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How many meanings does the German word 'Stecker' have?

Stecker has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the plug .

What is the gender of 'Stecker'?

der

What is the plural of 'Stecker'?

die Stecker

What is 'Stecker' related to?

The word 'Stecker' is related to stecken.

Where can I learn more about 'Stecker'?

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The meaning of “stecken” – And its Prefix Versions
"stecken" is a relative of "to stick". But why are the words for wall plug, silverware and hiding all with "stecken" in them? Today, we'll find out.
Vocab: stecken, verstecken, anstecken, das Besteck, der Stecker, die Steckdose
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