der Stempel
Translation
stamp, rubber stamp, postmark
Examples
Ich brauche einen Stempel für das Dokument.
I need a stamp for the document.
Der Stempel auf dem Brief ist unleserlich.
The postmark on the letter is illegible.
Grammar Patterns
a stamp ((on sth.)) einen Stempel ((auf+4)) Please put a stamp on the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufdruck (imprint), Prägung (embossing), Siegel (seal)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stemphil', related to 'stampfen' (to stomp, to stamp). An object used for stamping.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'stomping' a 'Stempel' onto a piece of paper. It sounds similar to the English 'stamp'.