A2Vocabulary
Stift
pen, pencil; pin, peg
In German
Stift
ʃtɪft
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
stiff
In English means: "not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid"
Actually means
Stift
pen, pencil; pin, peg
Memory TipA 'Stift' is for writing or holding, not for feeling 'stiff'. Grab your 'Stift' and write!
Example Sentences
- 1
Gib mir bitte einen Stift.
Please give me a pen.
- 2
Der Stift hält das Brett.
The pin holds the board.
FAQ
How do you say "pen, pencil; pin, peg" in German?
"pen, pencil; pin, peg" in German is "Stift" (ʃtɪft). Example: Gib mir bitte einen Stift..