der Staub, ¨-e
dust
Sehr kleine, trockene Teilchen, die sich in der Luft oder auf Oberflächen sammeln.
The German word "Staub" means "dust". This noun refers to fine particles of matter that typically accumulate on surfaces within homes and other indoor environments, as well as in the air and outdoor places. There is no further meaningful breakdown of the word "Staub" as it is not a compound noun and does not have prefixes in its usual form.
Words with similar meanings in German include "Pulver" when referring to powder-like substances and "Schmutz" for general dirt.
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Examples
Der Staub sammelt sich auf dem Regal.noun
The dust gathers on the shelf.
Auf dem Regal liegt viel Staub.noun
There is a lot of dust on the shelf.
Der Staub setzt sich überall ab.noun
The dust settles everywhere.
Auf dem Tisch liegt Staub.noun
There is dust on the table.
Der Staub muss dringend gewischt werden.noun
The dust urgently needs to be wiped away.
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