Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Stift

Translation (Übersetzung) pen, pencil, pin, peg
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃtɪft]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
school office tools everyday-objects writing
Stift is a masculine noun (der Stift) that can refer to various writing implements or small pointed objects. The meaning depends on context: typically a pen or pencil, but can also mean a pin, peg, or dowel. In some regions, it specifically means a felt-tip pen.

Stift - German Nouns - Stift Meaning - Stift Translation - Stift Nouns Examples

Stift is a German Nouns

Learn Stift meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Stift is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Stift Examples (Beispiele) in English

Stift examples with English translations. See how to use Stift in sentences. Stift example sentences in English below.

Kann ich deinen Stift ausleihen?
Can I borrow your pen?
Asking to borrow a writing tool
Der Stift ist blau.
The pen is blue.
Describing a pen's color
Sie schreibt mit einem roten Stift.
She writes with a red pen.
Using a specific type of pen

Stift Word Family - Stift Related Words - Stift Family Members

Stift Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Stift word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Stift family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Stift related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Stiftchen
Meaning: little pen/pin
Example: Das kleine Stiftchen passt in jede Tasche.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Bleistift
Meaning: pencil
Example: Ein Bleistift hat eine Graphitmine.
Noun
Kugelschreiber
Meaning: ballpoint pen
Example: Der Kugelschreiber schreibt gut.
Noun
derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
stiften
Meaning: to donate, to found, to cause
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er stiftet Geld für die Kirche.
Verb

Stift Usage - Stift Collocations - Stift Idioms - Stift Synonyms - Stift Antonyms

Stift Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Stift Collocations (Kollokationen)

Stift collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Stift word combinations and how to use Stift with other words naturally.

einen Stift nehmen
to take a pen
High frequency
mit dem Stift schreiben
to write with a pen
High frequency
ein roter Stift
a red pen
High frequency
der Stift liegt auf dem Tisch
the pen is on the table
High frequency
einen Stift suchen
to look for a pen
Medium frequency
ein kaputter Stift
a broken pen
Medium frequency
den Stift weglegen
to put the pen away
Medium frequency
ein Stift ohne Mine
a pen without a refill
Low frequency

Stift Idioms (Redewendungen)

Stift idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Stift with meanings and explanations. Master Stift expressions used in everyday German.

etwas mit dem Stift festhalten
to record something in writing
Literally 'to hold something fast with the pen', meaning to write it down
wie ein Stift stehen
to stand very straight
To stand as straight and rigid as a pin or peg
den Stift fallen lassen
to give up writing
Literally 'to drop the pen', meaning to stop writing or abandon a writing project

Stift Synonyms (Synonyme)

Stift synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Stift and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Stift similar words and their usage.

Kugelschreiber
Meaning: ballpoint pen
High similarity
Bleistift
Meaning: pencil
Medium similarity
Schreibgerät
Meaning: writing instrument
Medium similarity
Füller
Meaning: fountain pen
Medium similarity
Filzstift
Meaning: felt-tip pen
Medium similarity
Schreibstift
Meaning: writing pen
High similarity
Stiftchen
Meaning: little pen/pin
High similarity

Stift Antonyms (Antonyme)

Stift antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Stift. Discover Stift opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Radiergummi
Meaning: eraser
Computer
Meaning: computer
Tastatur
Meaning: keyboard

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Stift Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Stift semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Stift. Explore Stift related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Stift contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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