der Stift, -e
pen
Ein Werkzeug, mit dem man auf Papier oder anderen Flächen schreiben oder zeichnen kann.
The German word "Stift" is a noun that primarily means "pen" or "pencil". It can also refer to a writing instrument in general. Additionally, "Stift" can mean "cosponsorship" or "foundation," depending on the context, especially in terms like "Stiftung" (foundation).
Similar words in German include "Feder" (ink pen), "Bleistift" (pencil), and "Kugelschreiber" (ballpoint pen). The main difference lies in specificity: "Stift" is a broad term for writing instruments, whereas the other words refer to specific types of writing tools.
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Examples
Er sucht seinen Stift.noun
He is looking for his pen.
Anna findet den Stift auf dem Tisch.noun
Anna finds the pen on the table.
Anna schreibt mit einem neuen Stift.noun
Anna writes with a new pen.
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