NOUN
Stift/ʃtɪft/pen; pencil; peg
Stift is a German noun that means pen, pencil, or peg. It is pronounced /ʃtɪft/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stifte".
Definitions
1.pen or pencil used for writing or drawing(writing instrument)
a.pen
Kannst du mir bitte einen Stift leihen?—Can you lend me a pen?
b.pencil
Sie zeichnet gerne mit einem Stift.—She likes to draw with a pencil.
2.peg, dowel, or pin used as a fixing or connector(technical)
a.small rod used to secure parts
Der Tisch wird mit einem Stift zusammengehalten.—The table is held together with a peg.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stift | die Stifte |
| Genitive | des Stifts | der Stifte |
| Dative | dem Stift | den Stiften |
| Accusative | den Stift | die Stifte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stift" mean in English?
- "Stift" means pen, pencil, or peg. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stift"?
- "Stift" is pronounced /ʃtɪft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stift" der, die, or das?
- "Stift" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Stift"?
- The plural of "Stift" is "Stifte".
- What part of speech is "Stift"?
- "Stift" is a noun in German.
