der Stock

Plural: die Stöcke (Stöcker)
Based on: *(s)teu-
Goethe A1 Noun #1163 Noun
  1. the floor
  2. the stick
1.

the floor

(In the sense of level in a building. That's the most common choice in Berlin. Others are "Etage" and "Geschoss")
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Examples
  • Ich wohne im vierten Stock/in der vierten Etage.
  • I live on the fourth floor.
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2.

the stick

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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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Word of the Day – “schützen”

A fun look at the word "schützen", the difference to "beschützen" and how these words tie in with shooting and the German word Erdgeschoss (ground floor).

Vocab: schützen, beschützen, der Schutz, der Schütze, schießen

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Word of the Day – “stoßen”

A fun look at the meaning of "stoßen" and what stubbing our toe has to do with having drinks, magnetism and acid reflux.

Vocab: stoßen, anstoßen, Anstoß, abstoßen, abstoßend, ausstoßen, aufstoßen, studieren, zustoßen, verstoßen

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Stöcker should be Stöcke

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Emanuel
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You can find both, but officially it’s “Stöcke”, as you said. I modified it above now.

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

Stock has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the floor, 2. the stick.

What is the gender of 'Stock'?

der

What is the plural of 'Stock'?

die Stöcke (Stöcker)

What is 'Stock' related to?

The word 'Stock' is related to *(s)teu-.

Where can I learn more about 'Stock'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Stock':

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

Word of the Day – “schützen”
A fun look at the word "schützen", the difference to "beschützen" and how these words tie in with shooting and the German word Erdgeschoss (ground floor).
Vocab: schützen, beschützen, der Schutz, der Schütze, schießen
Read article

Word of the Day – “stoßen”
A fun look at the meaning of "stoßen" and what stubbing our toe has to do with having drinks, magnetism and acid reflux.
Vocab: stoßen, anstoßen, Anstoß, abstoßen, abstoßend, ausstoßen, aufstoßen, studieren, zustoßen, verstoßen
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