Stück
Meaning and Usage
"Stück" in German means a "piece" or "item" and is commonly used to refer to a piece of something, such as a piece of cake ("ein Stück Kuchen") or an item or work, especially in the context of art or literature.
Linguistic Analysis
"Stück" is a noun and does not have any prefix or suffix. It is derived from the Middle High German word "stücke," which means "piece" or "fragment."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Stück" translates to "piece" or "item" in English. There is a clear similarity in meaning between the German word "Stück" and its English counterpart "piece."
Cultural Context
In a cultural context, "Stück" is often used in the context of art, literature, or food. For example, it is common to hear "ein Stück Kuchen" (a piece of cake) or "ein Stück Musik" (a piece of music).
Example Sentences
- Kann ich bitte ein Stück Käse haben? (Can I have a piece of cheese, please?)
- Das ist ein interessantes Stück Literatur. (That is an interesting piece of literature.)
- Sie hat ein Stück Schokolade gegessen. (She ate a piece of chocolate.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Stück," associate it with the English word "piece," as they share a similar meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: Teil (part), Abschnitt (section)
- Antonyms: das Ganze (the whole), die Gesamtheit (the entirety)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: das Stück (neuter) Plural: die Stücke
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Stück" is a noun and does not have a verb conjugation.