Der Stift
Example: Ich brauche einen Stift, um den Brief zu schreiben.
Definition
"Der Stift" refers to a writing instrument used for making marks on paper or other surfaces, such as a pen or pencil. It is commonly used to write, draw, or sketch, as in the example phrase, "Ich brauche einen Stift, um den Brief zu schreiben."
Etymology
The word "der Stift" originates from Old High German "stift," meaning a stick or peg, which evolved to denote a pointed tool used for writing. Interestingly, it shares roots with words for stakes or pins, highlighting its original notion as a pointed object.
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"Der Stift" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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