Der Stamm
Example: Der Stamm lebte seit Jahrhunderten im Waldgebiet.
Definition
"Der Stamm" refers to a tribe or group of people who share a common ancestry, culture, and language, often living together in a specific region. For example, "Der Stamm lebte seit Jahrhunderten im Waldgebiet" means the tribe lived in the forest area for centuries.
Etymology
The word "der Stamm" comes from Old High German 'stam,' meaning 'stock' or 'origin.' It originally referred to the trunk of a tree and metaphorically extended to mean a family line or tribe. Did you know? The idea of 'stamm' as a trunk reflects the concept of a tribe as the root or base of a people.
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