Stachel

derNoun

sting; quill; thorn

English translations

  1. 01

    nit

  2. 02

    prick

  3. 03

    sting

  4. 04

    spine

  5. 05

    thorn

  6. 06

    prickle

Word details

German meaning
Ein spitzes, stechendes Organ bei Tieren oder Pflanzen.
English meaning
Thorn
Synonym
Dorn, Spitze
German example
Die Rose hat Stacheln, um sich vor Fressfeinden zu schützen.
English example
The rose has thorns to protect itself from predators.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Stachel
Plural Form
die Stacheln

Example sentences with “Stachel”

  1. Der Stachel der Biene ist gefährlich. (The bee's sting is dangerous.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Stachel masculine?

Yes, it is a masculine noun (der Stachel). Plural: die Stacheln.