stöpfen
darn
The German word "stöpfen" is a verb that means "to plug" or "to tamp". It is derived from the noun "Stopfen," which refers to a plug or a stopper. "Stöpfen" can be used in various contexts, including sealing a hole or stuffing material into something. Similar words in German include "stopfen" (to stuff or fill), "dichten" (to seal), and "verstopfen" (to block or clog).
While related, "stopfen" often implies a more general act of filling, while "stöpfen" typically refers specifically to filling a hole or opening.
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Großmutter stopft die Socken sorgfältig.word
Grandmother darns the socks carefully.
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