das Streichholz, ¨-er
match
Ein kleines Stäbchen aus Holz, das man an einer Schachtel reibt, um Feuer zu machen.
The German word "Streichholz" is a noun that means "match" (as in the kind used to light a fire). It is composed of two parts: "Streich" (from "streichen" meaning "to strike" or "to rub") and "Holz" (meaning "wood"). Thus, it literally refers to a small stick of wood that can be struck to produce a flame.
Similar words in German include "Zündholz" (also meaning match) and "Feuerzeug" (meaning lighter). The difference is that "Zündholz" refers specifically to the item intended to produce ignition in various contexts, while "Feuerzeug" refers to a device used to create fire intentionally, often containing fuel.
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Examples
Er zündet ein Streichholz an.noun
He lights a match.
Er holt ein Streichholz aus der Schachtel.noun
He takes a match out of the box.
Das Streichholz brennt schnell.noun
The match burns quickly.
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