das Stück, -e
piece
Ein Teil von etwas Ganzem, das man abtrennen oder einzeln betrachten kann.
The German word "Stück" is a noun meaning "piece," "part," or "item." It refers to a single unit or portion of something.
- "Stück" is often used to count or describe discrete parts of a whole (e.g., a piece of cake = ein Stück Kuchen).
- It can also mean a bit or segment of something, like a play or musical composition ("ein Theaterstück" = a play).
Similar words:
- Teil (part) – usually refers to a part of a whole without implying a separate, countable piece.
- Abschnitt (section, segment) – more about divisions or segments, often textual or spatial.
- Stückchen (small piece) – diminutive form, smaller piece.
Difference:
- "Stück" emphasizes a distinct, countable part or item.
- "Teil" focuses on portions but not necessarily countable units.
- "Abschnitt" often relates to physical or temporal sections.
- "Stückchen" implies a smaller size of "Stück."
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Examples
Ich kaufe ein Stück Kuchen.noun
I am buying a piece of cake.
Ein Stück Kuchen liegt auf dem Teller.noun
A piece of cake is lying on the plate.
Das Stück Stoff ist sehr bunt.noun
The piece of fabric is very colorful.
Mama gibt mir ein Stück Brot.noun
Mom gives me a piece of bread.
Er nimmt ein Stück Papier.noun
He takes a piece of paper.
Papa schneidet ein Stück Brot ab.noun
Dad cuts off a piece of bread.
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