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der Stamm
trunk
Definition & meaning
The German word der Stamm has several distinct meanings depending on the context:
- Botany (Tree trunk): It refers to the main structural part of a tree that rises from the ground and supports the branches.
- Biology (Strain/Lineage): In microbiology or genetics, it refers to a specific genetic variant or subtype of a microorganism (e.g., a virus or bacteria).
- Anthropology (Tribe): It refers to a social group, usually consisting of several families or clans, sharing a common language, culture, and territory.
- General (Base/Stock): It can refer to the foundation or core group of something, such as a "customer base" or a "core staff."
- Linguistics (Stem): In grammar, it is the root form of a word to which affixes (prefixes or suffixes) are added to form other grammatical variations.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der). Its plural form is die Stämme .
- Word origin: It originates from the Old High German word "stam," which relates to the idea of standing upright or being the fixed foundation of something.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For the tree trunk: der Baumstamm .
- For the tribe: der Volksstamm or die Sippe .
- For the linguistic stem: der Wortstamm .
- For the core/base: die Basis or der Kern .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Viele Vögel nisten direkt am alten Stamm.other
Many birds nest directly on the old trunk.
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