Stoppel
stubble
The German word "Stoppel" is a noun that refers to a "stubble", specifically the short stalks of grain or other crops that remain after harvesting. It can also mean "stubble," as in the short hair left on a man's face after he has not shaved for a few days. The word can imply something left behind or leftover, especially in an agricultural context. Similar words in German include "Stängel" (stem) and "Halm" (stalk).
While these similar words also pertain to plant parts, "Stoppel" specifically emphasizes the short remnants left after cutting or harvesting, whereas "Stängel" and "Halm" refer to the full stems or stalks of plants still in their original state.
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Examples
Nach dem Rasieren bleiben oft kleine Stoppel zurück.Word type unavailable
After shaving, small stubble often remains.
Auf dem Feld sieht man Stoppeln überall.Word type unavailable
In the field, one can see stubble everywhere.
Die Stoppeln kratzen an den Beinen.Word type unavailable
The stubbles scratch against the legs.
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