die Steckdose

Plural: die Steckdosen
Based on: stecken
Goethe B1 Noun #1576 Noun
1.

a wall socket/outlet

Opposite: Stecker
Examples
  • Habt ihr eine Steckdose? (common question in cafés for laptop users)
  • Do you have a socket somewhere?(what's like the most common word in English for that... I feel like there's 5 different ones and I never know what to say... danke :)
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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 'Steckdose' have?

Steckdose has 1 distinct meaning: 1. a wall socket/outlet.

What is the gender of 'Steckdose'?

die

What is the plural of 'Steckdose'?

die Steckdosen

What is 'Steckdose' related to?

The word 'Steckdose' is related to stecken.

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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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