Der Stöpsel
Example: Der Stöpsel im Waschbecken verhindert das Abfließen des Wassers.
Definition
"Der Stöpsel" is a small plug or stopper used to block the drain of a sink, bathtub, or similar container, preventing water from flowing out. For example, "Der Stöpsel im Waschbecken verhindert das Abfließen des Wassers" means the plug in the sink stops water from draining.
Etymology
The word "der Stöpsel" comes from the German verb "stopfen," meaning to plug or stop up, combined with the diminutive suffix "-sel," indicating a small object. Did you know that "Stöpsel" literally means a little stopper, highlighting its function as a tiny device to block drains?
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"Der Stöpsel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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