Das Stück
Example: Ich habe ein Stück Kuchen für dich mitgebracht.
Definition
"Das Stück" refers to a piece or portion of something that is part of a whole. It is commonly used to describe a segment of food, material, or an object, such as a piece of cake or a slice of bread, indicating a measurable or countable part.
Etymology
The word "das Stück" comes from Old High German 'stuc' meaning 'piece' or 'part.' It is related to the verb 'stechen,' meaning 'to prick or stab,' likely referring to a piece cut or separated by a stabbing or cutting action. Did you know that "das Stück" is used in many contexts, from music (a piece of music) to theater (a play), showing its versatile origin?
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"Das Stück" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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