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How do you say "chopsticks" in German?
die Stäbchen
In German, "chopsticks" is die Stäbchen.
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Pronunciation
STECH-chen. Stress on the first syllable. Stab (stick) plus the diminutive -chen.
Grammar notes
Die Stäbchen is feminine. The plural is die Stäbchen (same form).
Example sentence
Die Stäbchen sind aus Holz.
The chopsticks are made of wood.
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How to remember die Stäbchen
Stäbchen comes from Stab (stick) with the diminutive -chen ending. They're little sticks for eating, used in Asian cuisine.
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Questions about die Stäbchen
How do you say "chopsticks" in German?
In German, "chopsticks" is die Stäbchen. It is a noun.
Is die Stäbchen masculine or feminine?
Die Stäbchen is feminine. The plural is die Stäbchen (same form).
How is die Stäbchen used in a sentence?
Use die Stäbchen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Stäbchen sind aus Holz. (The chopsticks are made of wood.).
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