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How do you say "stem" in German?
der Stiel
In German, "stem" is der Stiel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHTUHL', one syllable, with a long I and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Stiel is masculine. Plural: die Stiele. Also means 'handle' or 'stalk' of any plant.
Example sentence
Der Stiel der Rose ist dünn und grün.
The stem of the rose is thin and green.
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How to remember der Stiel
Stiel sounds like 'steal'. A plant stem steals nutrients from the soil for the flower.
Related words
- badger der Dachs
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- duck die Ente
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- goat die Ziege
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- rooster der Hahn
- turkey der Truthahn
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Questions about der Stiel
How do you say "stem" in German?
In German, "stem" is der Stiel. It is a noun.
Is der Stiel masculine or feminine?
Der Stiel is masculine. Plural: die Stiele. Also means 'handle' or 'stalk' of any plant.
How is der Stiel used in a sentence?
Use der Stiel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Stiel der Rose ist dünn und grün. (The stem of the rose is thin and green.).
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