der Zettel, –
note
Ein kleines Stück Papier, auf das man etwas schreibt, zum Beispiel eine Notiz oder Erinnerung.
The German word "Zettel" is a noun meaning "note" or "slip of paper". It often refers to a small piece of paper used for writing reminders, messages, or lists.
- Related word: "Zetteln" (verb, to label or note down).
- Root: Derived from Middle High German zettel, likely from a diminutive form of Zettel or similar.
Similar words:
- Notizzettel (note slip)
- Blatt (sheet or page)
- Zettelchen (little note)
- Merkzettel (reminder note)
Difference:
"Zettel" generally designates a small, informal piece of paper for notes, while words like "Blatt" refer to larger sheets of paper, and "Merkzettel" emphasizes the function as a reminder.
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Examples
Er findet einen Zettel auf dem Tisch.noun
He finds a note on the table.
Maria legt den Zettel in die Tasche.noun
Maria puts the note into the bag.
Anna sucht ihren Zettel im Rucksack.noun
Anna is looking for her note in the backpack.
Auf dem Tisch liegt ein Zettel.noun
There is a note lying on the table.
Hast du die Zettel für den Unterricht geschrieben?noun
Did you write the notes for class?
Die Schülerin klebt bunte Zettel an die Wand.noun
The student sticks colorful notes on the wall.
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