NOUN

Stängel/ˈʃtɛŋl̩/stem; stalk

Stängel is a German noun that means stem or stalk. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛŋl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stängel".

Definitions

1.the thin, usually elongated part of a plant that supports leaves or flowers(botany, everyday)

a.slender main support of a flower or plant

Der Stängel der Rose ist von Dornen bedeckt.The stem of the rose is covered with thorns.

b.small, usually herbaceous stalks, especially for edible plants

Man isst bei Spargel meist nur den Stängel.With asparagus, usually only the stalk is eaten.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Stängeldie Stängel
Genitivedes Stängelsder Stängel
Dativedem Stängelden Stängeln
Accusativeden Stängeldie Stängel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stängel" mean in English?
"Stängel" means stem or stalk. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stängel"?
"Stängel" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛŋl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stängel" der, die, or das?
"Stängel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Stängel"?
The plural of "Stängel" is "Stängel".
What part of speech is "Stängel"?
"Stängel" is a noun in German.

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