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How do you say "pole" in German?
die Stange
In German, "pole" is die Stange.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SHTAHNG-uh. The 'st' blends sharply, and stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (die Stange). Plural is Stangen. Also means rod, bar, or pole.
Example sentence
Die Stange ist aus Holz.
The pole is made of wood.
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How to remember die Stange
Stange is a long, thin pole or stick. Picture a vertical wooden pole.
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Questions about die Stange
How do you say "pole" in German?
In German, "pole" is die Stange. It is a noun.
Is die Stange masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (die Stange). Plural is Stangen. Also means rod, bar, or pole.
How is die Stange used in a sentence?
Use die Stange as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Stange ist aus Holz. (The pole is made of wood.).
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