der Stachel

Plural: die Stacheln
Based on: stechen
Noun
1.

the stinger

Examples
  • Die Biene hat ihren Stachel benutzt, um sich zu verteidigen.
  • The bee used its stinger to defend itself.

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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 'Stachel' have?

Stachel has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the stinger.

What is the gender of 'Stachel'?

der

What is the plural of 'Stachel'?

die Stacheln

What is 'Stachel' related to?

The word 'Stachel' is related to stechen.

Where can I learn more about 'Stachel'?

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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
Read article