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How do you say "to insert" in German?
stecken
In German, "to insert" is stecken.
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Pronunciation
SHTEK-en. Long 'e', stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Strong verb, past tense steckte (or stak), past participle gesteckt. Takes the accusative object, often with a location.
Example sentence
Ich stecke den Schlussel ins Loch.
I insert the key in the hole.
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How to remember stecken
Stecken means to put, place, or insert something into a space. Think of sticking a key in a lock.
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Questions about stecken
How do you say "to insert" in German?
In German, "to insert" is stecken. It is a noun.
How is stecken written in German?
stecken is written using the standard German script.
How is stecken used in a sentence?
Use stecken as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ich stecke den Schlussel ins Loch. (I insert the key in the hole.).
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